stiffener

Noun

slang

Anything added to something in order to stiffen it, such as a support beam, or starch for a collar. / (slang) An alcoholic drink taken to fortify oneself.

Japanese Meaning

支えや補強材として追加されるもの（例：支柱、補強ビームなど） / 襟などを硬くするために使用されるでんぷんなどの固形添加剤 / 俗語で、気合いや元気を補給するために飲むアルコール飲料

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The engineer added a stiffener to the bridge deck to prevent excessive flexing under heavy loads.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

技術者は重い荷重で過度にたわむのを防ぐために、橋の床版に補強材を追加した。

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Sense（1）

Anything added to something in order to stiffen it, such as a support beam, or starch for a collar.

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Sense（2）

(slang) An alcoholic drink taken to fortify oneself.

I believe the old man has taken himself off to the nearest bar for a stiffener.

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stiffeners

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