Visual meaning of 'stiffen'? - learn with images, example in daily life

Visual illustration of stiffen: To make stiff. - Image 1

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verb

To make stiff.

"The cold weather made the fabric of the jacket stiffen. "

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Visual illustration of stiffen: To become stiff. - Image 1

stiffen: To become stiff. - Thumbnail 1

stiffen: To become stiff. - Thumbnail 2

verb

To become stiff.

"My muscles stiffened after the long hike. "

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