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Resistance to deformation in response to force
Stiffness or rigidity is the extent to which an object resists deformation in response to an applied force. The inverse of stiffness is flexibility or
Stiffness
Topics referred to by the same term
up stiff in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Stiff may refer to: Stiff, a human corpse Stiffness, a material's resistance to bending Joint stiffness, pain
Stiff
Neurological disorder
unclear cause characterized by progressive muscular rigidity and stiffness. The stiffness primarily affects the truncal muscles and is characterised by spasms
Stiff-person_syndrome
Matrix used in finite element analysis
element stiffness matrix is zero for most values of i and j, for which the corresponding basis functions are zero within Tk. The full stiffness matrix
Stiffness_matrix
Pain or reduced range of motion when moving a joint
Joint stiffness may be either the symptom of pain on moving a joint, the symptom of loss of range of motion or the physical sign of reduced range of motion
Joint_stiffness
Continuum mechanics
bending stiffness of the beam. Bending stiffness in beams is also known as Flexural rigidity. Applied mechanics Beam theory Bending Stiffness Miles, A
Bending_stiffness
Stiffness of the neck
Neck stiffness, stiff neck and nuchal rigidity are terms often used interchangeably to describe the medical condition when one experiences discomfort or
Neck_stiffness
Structural analysis technique; implementation of the finite element method
In structural engineering, the direct stiffness method, also known as the matrix stiffness method, is a structural analysis technique particularly suited
Direct_stiffness_method
Differential equation exhibiting high rate of dissipation
making stiffness a global characteristic whose magnitude is related to the time scale T {\displaystyle T} . For a nonlinear system, stiffness usually
Stiff_equation
Ratio of stiffness to mass for a material
mass density of a material. It is also known as the stiffness to weight ratio or specific stiffness. High specific modulus materials find wide application
Specific_modulus
Loss of elasticity in blood vessels
Inflammation plays a major role in arteriosclerosis and arterial stiffness. Increased arterial stiffness is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular
Arterial_stiffness
Physical quantity of rough surfaces
Normal contact stiffness is a physical quantity related to the generalized force displacement behavior of rough surfaces in contact with a rigid body
Normal_contact_stiffness
1978 single by Devo
"Be Stiff" is the third single by American new wave band Devo, released in 1978 by Stiff Records. The song was taken from the sessions for Q: Are We Not
Be_Stiff
Topics referred to by the same term
scared stiff in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Scared Stiff may refer to: Scared Stiff (1945 film), a comedy directed by Frank McDonald Scared Stiff (1953
Scared_Stiff
Muscle pain after exercise
Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is the pain and stiffness felt in muscles after unaccustomed or strenuous exercise. The soreness is felt most strongly
Delayed_onset_muscle_soreness
environment, they must change the stiffness of their joints in order to effectively interact with their surroundings. Stiffness is the degree to a which an
Neural control of limb stiffness
Neural_control_of_limb_stiffness
Set of imaging methods for determining soft-tissue hardness
stiffness values occur. Once the response has been observed, the stiffness can be calculated from it. Most elastography techniques find the stiffness
Elastography
Prevention of transmission of vibration
They absorb shock and attenuate some vibration. Negative-stiffness isolators Negative-stiffness isolators are less common than other types and have generally
Vibration_isolation
Device that reduces the body roll of a vehicle
bar resists the torsion through its stiffness. The stiffness of an anti-roll bar is proportional to the stiffness of the material, the fourth power of
Anti-roll_bar
The spin stiffness or spin rigidity is a constant which represents the change in the ground state energy of a spin system as a result of introducing a
Spin_stiffness
Term; displaying fortitude in the face of adversity
A person who is said to have a stiff upper lip displays fortitude in the face of adversity, or exercises great self-restraint in the expression of emotion
Stiff_upper_lip
Topics referred to by the same term
Stiffed may refer to: Stiffed (band), an American punk rock band Stiffed: The Betrayal of the American Man, a 1999 book about late-20th-century American
Stiffed
Material made from a combination of two or more unlike substances
Although strength and stiffness of steel and aluminum alloys are comparable to fiber composites, specific strength and stiffness of composites (i.e. in
Composite_material
New York City Punk Band
Stiffs, Inc. was an ostensibly morbidicesque American, Victorian-themed New York City punk band, formed in 1992. Brought together in New York City under
Stiffs,_Inc.
Inflammatory disease featuring pain and stiffness
rheumatica (PMR) is a systemic inflammatory disease characterized by pain or stiffness, usually in the neck, shoulders, upper arms, and hips, but which may occur
Polymyalgia_rheumatica
Type of joint disorder
bone during joint movement. Symptoms generally include joint pain and stiffness. Other symptoms may include redness, warmth, swelling, and decreased range
Arthritis
Kind of connective tissue in echinoderms
not change its stiffness except in the slow process of aging. Catch connective tissue, however, shows rapid, large and reversible stiffness changes in response
Catch_connective_tissue
British potter
James Stiff (1808–18 May 1897) was an English potter. He was born in 1808, the son of Robert Stiff, a workhouse master and farmer in Rougham, Suffolk.
James_Stiff
Measure of arterial stiffness
combined length of arteries. PWV is used clinically as a measure of arterial stiffness and can be readily measured non-invasively in humans, with measurement
Pulse_wave_velocity
English rock band (1976–1980)
frontman Pete Shelley have both been credited with suggesting the band name "Stiff Kittens", but the band settled on "Warsaw" shortly before their first gig
Joy_Division
English opera singer (born 1979)
Matthew William Tansley Stiff (born 13 December 1979), formerly credited as Matt Stiff, is an English opera singer and former radio presenter, best known
Matthew_Stiff
Topics referred to by the same term
Working Stiffs (or Working Stiff) may refer to: Working stiff, an American slang term for a member of the working class Working Stiffs (TV series), a 1979
Working_Stiffs
Stress-strain relation in a linear elastic material
a linear elastic material. Other names are elastic modulus tensor and stiffness tensor. Common symbols include C {\displaystyle \mathbf {C} } and Y {\displaystyle
Elasticity_tensor
Medical diagnostic method
of assessing tissue stiffness, provides reliable insight to visualize a variety of disease processes which affect tissue stiffness in the liver, brain
Magnetic resonance elastography
Magnetic_resonance_elastography
Mechanical joint secured by a threaded fastener
nut. The stiffness of the components clamped by the bolt has no relation to the preload that is developed by the torque. The relative stiffness of the bolt
Bolted_joint
Type of arthritis of the spine
back or gluteal region combined with stiffness of the lower back. Individuals often experience pain and stiffness that awakens them in the early morning
Ankylosing_spondylitis
American comedian (born 1992)
Wallace and comedian Michael Blaustein are the co-hosts of the podcast Stiff Socks, which began in 2019. Wallace's first 1-hour comedy special, Pterodactyl
Trevor_Wallace
Form of arthritis caused by degeneration of joints
loss of ability and often stiffness. The pain is typically made worse by prolonged activity and relieved by rest. Stiffness is most common in the morning
Osteoarthritis
Non-specific term for muscle cramp
horse is a non-specific term, typically used to refer to a muscle cramp, stiffness, or contusion. Generally it is used for the thigh, calf, or foot, or more
Charley_horse
English tug of war competitor
Harold "Harry" Joseph Stiff (23 October 1881 – 17 April 1939) was an English tug of war competitor who debuted at the age of 38 in the 1920 Summer Olympics
Harry_Stiff
Style of wrestling
Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), two wrestlers which already were advocates of a stiffer and more realistic wrestling style. Their students left NJPW to form the
Shoot_wrestling
Inflammation of membranes around the brain
meningitis, followed by neck stiffness (the inability to flex the neck forward passively due to increased neck muscle tone and stiffness). The classic triad of
Meningitis
Surgical procedure
condition called hallux rigidus, or arthritis of the big toe, have pain and stiffness in the big toe. The word cheilectomy comes from the Greek word Cheilos
Cheilectomy
British record label
Stiff Records is a British independent record label formed in London by Dave Robinson and Jake Riviera. Originally active from 1976 to 1986, the label
Stiff_Records
Application of mechanics using computational methods
Computational mechanics is the discipline concerned with the use of computational methods to study phenomena governed by the principles of mechanics. Before
Computational_mechanics
Medical condition
describing stiff thumbs and developmental delay. The suspected mode of inheritance of this disorder is autosomal dominant. "Thumb stiffness-brachydactyly-intellectual
Thumb stiffness-brachydactyly-intellectual disability syndrome
Thumb_stiffness-brachydactyly-intellectual_disability_syndrome
Term in electrical engineering
grid to the small changes in the vicinity of the grid location ("grid stiffness"). From the side of an electrical generator, the system strength is related
Short circuit ratio (electrical grid)
Short_circuit_ratio_(electrical_grid)
1978 EP by Devo
B Stiff is the first EP by American new wave band Devo, released in 1978 by Stiff Records. B Stiff is a compilation of three 7-inch singles released by
B_Stiff
Species of flowering plant
Stachys recta, commonly known as stiff hedgenettle or perennial yellow-woundwort, is herbaceous perennial plant of the family Lamiaceae. The generic epithet
Stachys_recta
Wheel designed for a bicycle
torsional stiffness, number of spokes, spoke gauge, lacing pattern, hub stiffness, hub flange spacing, hub radius. In general lateral and radial stiffness decreases
Bicycle_wheel
Structural element capable of withstanding loads by resisting bending
their bending stiffness per unit cross sectional area is much higher than that for solid cross sections such a rod or bar. In this way, stiff beams can be
Beam_(structure)
Frame of a motorcycle
Frame stiffness is a problem for motorcycle designers, as it was for the bicycle frames that motorcycles are descendants of. Modifying the stiffness of a
Motorcycle_frame
Force needed to pull a spring grows linearly with distance
of the stiffness tensor. This reduces the number of elastic constants from 36 to 21. The major and minor symmetries indicate that the stiffness tensor
Hooke's_law
British rock band
The Stiff Dylans were a British rock band. The Stiff Dylans found fame after being featured in Gurinder Chadha's 2008 Paramount Pictures film Angus, Thongs
Stiff_Dylans
Light, strong and rigid composite material
areas of very high strength but moderate stiffness material will significantly increase strength, but not stiffness. CFRPs can also be used to enhance shear
Carbon-fiber reinforced polymer
Carbon-fiber_reinforced_polymer
Medical imaging methodology
spatial distribution of tissue stiffness in a single acquisition. This allows the quantitative assessment of tissue stiffness in a broader volume, useful
Shear_wave_elastography
Infection or inflammation of the brain and its surrounding membranes
resemble those of both conditions, including fever, intense headache, neck stiffness, nausea, and vomiting. Meningoencephalitis is often fatal when untreated
Meningoencephalitis
A Stiff diagram, or Stiff pattern, is a graphical representation of chemical analyses, first developed by H.A. Stiff in 1951. It is widely used by hydrogeologists
Stiff_diagram
Medical specialty that focuses on the design and application of orthoses
extremely reduced. With this technique, modern orthoses can achieve perfect stiffness in the areas where this is necessary (e.g., the connection between the
Orthotics
Species of flowering plant
Solidago rigida, known by the common names stiff goldenrod and stiff-leaved goldenrod, is a North American plant species in the family Asteraceae. It
Solidago_rigida
Method of pronunciation
stiff voice is Thai: Javanese contrasts stiff and slack voiced bilabial, dental, retroflex, and velar stops. Mpi (Loloish) contrasts modals and stiff
Stiff_voice
2002 Yugoslavian comedy film
Frozen Stiff (Serbian: Mrtav 'ladan, Мртав 'ладан) is a 2002 Yugoslav comedy film directed by Milorad Milinković. The film is about two brothers trying
Frozen_Stiff
Canadian heavy metal band
Stiff Valentine is a Canadian heavy metal band from Vancouver, British Columbia. Their synthesis of genre has been called "Industrial-EBM-Hard-Rock-Synth-Pop-Punk"
Stiff_Valentine
Canadian singer (born 1968)
In 2022, Dion canceled her Courage World Tour following a diagnosis of stiff-person syndrome. Dion's accolades include 5 Grammy Awards, 20 Juno Awards
Celine_Dion
American basketball executive
Carol J. Stiff is an American women's basketball executive. She is the vice president of programming and acquisitions at ESPN and president of the Women's
Carol_Stiff
Joint stiffness due to abnormal adhesion or rigidity of the articulating bones
Ankylosis (from Greek ἀγκύλος (ankulos) 'bent, crooked') is a stiffness of a joint due to abnormal adhesion and rigidity of the bones of the joint, which
Ankylosis
Australian rugby league player
James Claude Stiff (7 June 1911 – 21 December 1937) was an Australian rugby league player. He was also notable as an Australian rules footballer and is
Jimmy_Stiff
Property of pneumatic tires
cornering stiffness over the lateral stiffness, where cornering stiffness is the ratio of cornering force over slip angle, and lateral stiffness is the ratio
Relaxation_length
2007 single by Blaqk Audio
"Stiff Kittens" is the first track on Blaqk Audio's debut album CexCells, released on August 14, 2007. On June 13, 2007, "Stiff Kittens" was released on
Stiff_Kittens
Abnormal stiffness of skeletal muscle
hypertonia. It is also colloquially referred to as an unusual "tightness", stiffness, or "pull" of muscles. Clinically, spasticity results from the loss of
Spasticity
Australian musical group
The Stiff Gins are an Indigenous Australian band from Sydney consisting of Wiradjuri/Yorta Yorta woman Kaleena Briggs and Yuwaalaraay woman Nardi Simpson
Stiff_Gins
Part of a structure that provides stiffness and strength
support is a part of a building or structure that provides the necessary stiffness and strength in order to resist the internal forces (vertical forces of
Structural_support
Inflammation of the fluid sheath (synovium) around a tendon
that surrounds a tendon, typically leading to joint pain, swelling, and stiffness. Tenosynovitis can be either infectious or noninfectious. Common clinical
Tenosynovitis
Material testing procedure that makes a very small mark in a surface
materials: stiffness and viscoelasticity. The first is the requirement that in any force-displacement measurement platform the stiffness of the machine
Nanoindentation
Physics phenomenon affecting two wheeled vehicles
stiffness of the front tire, steering damper, height of bike center of mass, distance of bike center of mass from rear wheel, and cornering stiffness
Speed_wobble
Lightweight and very fine netting
to provide body or stiffness. It is a finer textile than the textile referred to as "net". It is a lightweight, very fine, stiff netting. It can be made
Tulle_(netting)
American punk rock band
Stiffed was an American punk rock band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They incorporated both New Wave and No Wave elements into their work. Founded
Stiffed_(band)
To have a general stiffness matrix, the locations of element and contact springs are assumed in a general position. The stiffness matrix components corresponding
Applied_element_method
Index of plants with the same common name
Stiff sedge is a common name for several plants and may refer to: Carex bigelowii Carex biltmoreana, endemic to the southeastern United States Carex meadii
Stiff_sedge
Infectious disease caused by Borrelia bacteria, spread by ticks
one or both sides of the face, joint pains, severe headaches with neck stiffness or heart palpitations. Months to years later, repeated episodes of joint
Lyme_disease
1991 American film
A Little Stiff is a 1991 minimalist comedy directed by Caveh Zahedi and Greg Watkins based on true events and re-enacted by the actual participants. Caveh
A_Little_Stiff
Constituent of a composite material which increases tensile strength
a constituent of a composite material which increases the composite's stiffness and tensile strength. Following are the functions of the reinforcement
Reinforcement_(composite)
Painful disease restricting movement
as frozen shoulder, is a condition associated with shoulder pain and stiffness. Onset is gradual over weeks to months. A common shoulder ailment, adhesive
Adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder
Adhesive_capsulitis_of_the_shoulder
Human-Robot Interaction, dependability and safety) STIFF (Enhancing biomorphic agility through variable stiffness) Continuum soft robotics Collaborative Robotics
Articulated_soft_robotics
Type of intracranial bleeding that occurs within the brain tissue itself
decreased level of consciousness or total loss of consciousness, neck stiffness, and fever. Hemorrhagic stroke may occur on the background of alterations
Intracerebral_hemorrhage
Geometrical property of a bar's cross-section
stiffness of short beams with open cross sections is significantly increased if the warping of the end sections is restrained by, for example, stiff end
Torsion_constant
Beam anchored at only one end
horizontal shear from drag or engine thrust, the wing must also form a stiff cantilever in the horizontal plane. A single-spar design will usually be
Cantilever
2016 studio album by White Denim
Stiff is the seventh studio album by the band White Denim. It is their first release following the departure of drummer Josh Block and guitarist Austin
Stiff_(album)
Species of flowering plant
Thelesperma filifolium, commonly known as stiff greenthread, or plains greenthread, is a species of flowering plant in the aster family, Asteraceae. It
Thelesperma_filifolium
Migratory worker or homeless vagabond
met hoboes earnestly inquiring if I had seen anywhere such and such a "stiff" or his monica. And more than once I have been able to give the monica of
Hobo
Theory describing the behaviour of three-layered structures or materials
of tensile strength to weight. The high stiffness of the facesheets leads to a high ratio of bending stiffness to weight for the composite. The behavior
Sandwich_theory
Mechanical property that measures stiffness of a solid material
property of solid materials that measures the tensile or compressive stiffness when the force is applied lengthwise. It is the elastic modulus for tension
Young's_modulus
Adhering absolutely to certain constraints with consistency
Modern French rigueur) meaning "stiffness", which itself is based on the Latin rigorem (nominative rigor) "numbness, stiffness, hardness, firmness; roughness
Rigour
Topics referred to by the same term
stiff upper lip in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Stiff upper lip is a colloquial expression referring to fortitude in the face of adversity. Stiff
Stiff upper lip (disambiguation)
Stiff_upper_lip_(disambiguation)
Robert Stiff (born 24 June 1960) is a Southern Rhodesia born British entrepreneur. Robert Stiff was born in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) in 1960, where
Robert_Stiff
Stem of woody plants, and main structural component of trees
resist wind forces, through characteristics such as high strength and stiffness, as well as oscillation damping, which involves taking energy, and therefore
Trunk_(botany)
Diagnostic questionnaire in orthopaedics
indicate worse pain, stiffness, and functional limitations. The WOMAC measures five items for pain (score range 0–20), two for stiffness (score range 0–8)
WOMAC
English singer-songwriter (born 1954)
singer-songwriter, best known for his 1977 single "Whole Wide World" on Stiff Records. More than two decades after its release, the song was included
Wreckless_Eric
Structural support for biological cells
Similarly stiffer matrices that mimic muscle are myogenic, and matrices with stiffnesses that mimic collagenous bone are osteogenic. Stiffness and elasticity
Extracellular_matrix
Strip inside switchgear for local high current distribution
in battery banks. They are generally uninsulated, and have sufficient stiffness to be supported in air by insulated pillars. Those features allow sufficient
Busbar
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Assamese, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu
Stem of Lotus
Girl/Female
Tamil
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Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu
Fair Complexioned
Female
Native American
Native American Navajo name SHADI means "older sister." Compare with masculine forms of Shadi.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Samithra | ஸமீதà¯à®°à®¾
Good friend
Boy/Male
Muslim
Desiring, Willing
Girl/Female
Hindu
Daughter of Indra
Boy/Male
Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Jain, Modern, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Sikh, Traditional
Winner; Victory; Win; Success; Victorious
Boy/Male
Tamil
Nalineshay | நாலீநேஷய
An epithet of Vishnu
Boy/Male
Hebrew
Law.
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n.
Of or pertaining to starched or starch; stiffness of manner; preciseness.
n.
The quality or state of being starched; stiffness in manners; formality.
n.
The quality or state of being inflexible, or not capable of being bent or changed; unyielding stiffness; inflexibleness; rigidity; firmness of will or purpose; unbending pertinacity; steadfastness; resoluteness; unchangeableness; obstinacy.
n.
The quality or state of being stiff; as, the stiffness of cloth or of paste; stiffness of manner; stiffness of character.
n.
Stiffness of appearance or manner; want of ease or elegance.
n.
A trussed frame extending fore and aft, usually above deck, and intended to increase the longitudinal strength and stiffness. Used chiefly in American river and lake steamers. Called also hogging frame, and hogback.
n.
The quality or state of being prim; affected formality or niceness; preciseness; stiffness.
n.
The quality or state of being prudish; excessive or affected scrupulousness in speech or conduct; stiffness; coyness.
a.
Stretched tightly; strained to stiffness; rigid; not lax; as, a tense fiber.
a.
Giving the sensation of tension, stiffness, or contraction.
n.
A kind of bracket, or angular piece of iron, fastened in the angles of a structure to give strength or stiffness; esp., the part joining the barrel and the fire box of a locomotive boiler.
n.
The quality or state of being tense, or strained to stiffness; tension; tenseness.
a.
The act of stretching or straining; the state of being stretched or strained to stiffness; the state of being bent strained; as, the tension of the muscles, tension of the larynx.
n.
Stiffness of opinion or temper; rugged sternness; hardness; relentless severity; hard-heartedness; cruelty.
a.
Lacking stiffness; flimsy; as, a limp cravat.
n.
Hardness of character, manner, sensibility, etc.; obduracy; stiffness; want of pliancy or feeling.
n.
The becoming stiff or rigid; the state of being rigid; rigidity; stiffness; hardness.
n.
Rigidity; stiffness.
n.
The state of being bound or stiffened; stiffness; as, the ligature of a joint.