stiff, rigid, inflexible mean difficult to bend. stiff may apply to any degree of this condition.

Stiffness Extension of a coil spring, caused by an axial force, Stiffness is the extent to which an object resists deformation in response to an applied force. [1] The complementary concept is …

STIFF definition: 1. firm or hard: 2. not easily bent or moved: 3. If you are stiff or part of your body is stiff…. Learn more.

Stiff, the least specific, refers to what can be flexed only with difficulty (a brush with stiff bristles); with reference to persons it often suggests a lack of ease, cold formality, or fixity, as of …

Definition of stiff adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

stiff /stɪf/ adj., -er, -est, n., adv., v. rigid or firm: a stiff collar. not moving or working easily: The garage door handle gets stiff in the cold. (of a person or animal) moving with difficulty or with …

1. Difficult to bend or fold: stiff new shoes; a stiff collar. 2. a. Not moving or operating easily or freely; resistant: a stiff hinge. b. Lacking ease or comfort of movement; not limber: a stiff neck.

STIFF definition: rigid or firm; difficult or impossible to bend or flex. See examples of stiff used in a sentence.

Something that is stiff is firm or does not bend easily. The furniture was stiff, uncomfortable, too delicate, and too neat. His waterproof trousers were brand new and stiff. Her fingers were stiff …

stiff muscles a stiff back/neck When I got out of bed this morning my back was stiff as a board.