STIFFENERS Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word stiffeners. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for STIFFENERS
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| brace | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a support that steadies or strengthens something else • two items of the same kind • a set of two similar things considered as a unit • either of two punctuation marks ({ or }) used to enclose textual material • a rope on a square-rigged ship that is used to swing a yard about and secure it • elastic straps that hold trousers up • an appliance that corrects dental irregularities • a carpenter's tool having a crank handle for turning and a socket to hold a bit for boring • a structural member used to stiffen a framework verb • prepare (oneself), often but not necessarily for something unpleasant or difficult • support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace • support by bracing • cause to be alert and energetic | ||||||||
| backings | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of providing approval and support • something forming a back that is added for strengthening • financial resources provided to make some project possible | ||||||||
| brackets | nounn | |||||||
noun • a category falling within certain defined limits • either of two punctuation marks (`<' or `>') used in computer programming and sometimes used to enclose textual material • either of two punctuation marks ([ or ]) used to enclose textual material • a support projecting from a wall (as to hold a shelf) verb • support with brackets • place into brackets • classify or group | ||||||||
| jackets | nounn | |||||||
noun • a short coat • an outer wrapping or casing • (dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth • the outer skin of a potato • the tough metal shell casing for certain kinds of ammunition verb • provide with a thermally non-conducting cover • put a jacket on | ||||||||
| liners | nounn | |||||||
noun • (baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter • a protective covering that protects an inside surface • a piece of cloth that is used as the inside surface of a garment • a large commercial ship (especially one that carries passengers on a regular schedule) | ||||||||
| plates | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score • a sheet of metal or wood or glass or plastic • a full-page illustration (usually on slick paper) • dish on which food is served or from which food is eaten • the quantity contained in a plate • a rigid layer of the Earth's crust that is believed to drift slowly • the thin under portion of the forequarter • a main course served on a plate • any flat platelike body structure or part • the positively charged electrode in a vacuum tube • a flat sheet of metal or glass on which a photographic image can be recorded • structural member consisting of a horizontal beam that provides bearing and anchorage • a shallow receptacle for collection in church • a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners) • a dental appliance that artificially replaces missing teeth verb • coat with a layer of metal | ||||||||
| reinforcements | nounn | |||||||
noun • a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission • information that makes more forcible or convincing • (psychology) a stimulus that strengthens or weakens the behavior that produced it • a device designed to provide additional strength • an act performed to strengthen approved behavior | ||||||||
| shields | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a protective covering or structure • armor carried on the arm to intercept blows • hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles verb • protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm • hold back a thought or feeling about | ||||||||
| supports | verbv | |||||||
noun • the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities • aiding the cause or policy or interests of • something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest • a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission • documentary validation • the financial means whereby one lives • supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation • the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening • a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts • any device that bears the weight of another thing • financial resources provided to make some project possible verb • give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to • support materially or financially • be behind; approve of • be the physical support of; carry the weight of • establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts • adopt as a belief • support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm • argue or speak in defense of • play a subordinate role to (another performer) • be a regular customer or client of • put up with something or somebody unpleasant | ||||||||
| wires | nounn | |||||||
noun • ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc • a metal conductor that carries electricity over a distance • the finishing line on a racetrack • a message transmitted by telegraph verb • provide with electrical circuits • send cables, wires, or telegrams • fasten with wire • string on a wire • equip for use with electricity | ||||||||
