stiffener

Example Sentences

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When you screw one side of the angle to the bottom of the seat, the other side of the angle acts as a stiffener.

From Washington Post • Sep. 14, 2018

Sea breezes used to ruffle the models' clothes until someone devised a stiffener to make them lie flat.

From Time Magazine Archive

Soviet troops were just supposed to provide the initial stiffener.

From Time Magazine Archive

This marvelous success is due— 1st.—To the superiority of Coraline over all other materials, as a stiffener for Corsets. 2d.—To the superior quality, shape and workmanship of our Corsets, combined with their low prices.

From Golden Days for Boys and Girls Volume VIII, No 25: May 21, 1887 by Elverson, James

The fact is, my head is so heavy, that it rolls about on my shoulders; and I must have a stiffener down my throat to prop it it up.

From Olla Podrida by Marryat, Frederick