become stiff
Frequency: 7.040.1 per million words
To change into a rigid or unmovable state.
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- My fingers had become stiff with cold.
- After sitting for hours, his back began to become stiff.
- The clay will become stiff once it dries completely.
- If you don't stretch, your muscles can become stiff after exercise.
- Over time, old leather tends to become stiff and crack.
- She felt her joints become stiff in the damp, cold air.
- The mixture will become quite stiff as it cools.
- His posture started to become stiff under the pressure.
- To prevent the fabric from becoming stiff, add fabric softener.
- The dough needs to become stiff enough to hold its shape.