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1 stiffness
['stɪfnɪs]1) (physical) rigidezza f., rigidità f., intorpidimento m.2) (of manner) affettazione f.3) (of fabric, substance) rigidezza f.* * *noun rigidezza* * *stiffness /ˈstɪfnəs/n. [u]2 (fig.) austerità; freddezza; rigore; severità* * *['stɪfnɪs]1) (physical) rigidezza f., rigidità f., intorpidimento m.2) (of manner) affettazione f.3) (of fabric, substance) rigidezza f. -
2 limp
I [lɪmp] II [lɪmp]to limp along — zoppicare, camminare zoppicando
III [lɪmp]to limp in, away — entrare, allontanarsi zoppicando
aggettivo [ material] flaccido, molle; [ gesture] debole, privo di energia; [ style] privo di vigore, di energia* * *[limp] I adjective(lacking stiffness or strength; drooping: a limp lettuce; a limp excuse.)II 1. verb(to walk in an uneven manner (usually because one has hurt one's foot or leg): He twisted his ankle and came limping home.)2. noun(the act of limping: He walks with a limp.)* * *I [lɪmp]1. vito limp in/out — entrare/uscire zoppicando
2. nII [lɪmp] adjto walk with or have a limp — zoppicare
limp cover(s) — (on book) rilegatura in brossura
* * *limp (1) /lɪmp/n.zoppicamento; andatura zoppicante● to have a bad limp, zoppicare molto □ to walk with a limp, andare zoppo.limp (2) /lɪmp/a.2 (fig.) fiacco; cascante; debole; senza energia● ( slang USA) limp dick, pene moscio (volg.); (fig.) mollaccione, tipo senza spina dorsale; ( anche) impotente □ ( slang USA) limp dishrag, mollaccione □ ( slang USA) limp wristed, effeminato.(to) limp /lɪmp/v. i.1 zoppicare; claudicare; andare zoppo● to limp off, allontanarsi zoppicando.* * *I [lɪmp] II [lɪmp]to limp along — zoppicare, camminare zoppicando
III [lɪmp]to limp in, away — entrare, allontanarsi zoppicando
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3 massage
I ['mæsɑːʒ] [AE mə'sɑːʒ]nome massaggio m.II ['mæsɑːʒ] [AE mə'sɑːʒ]* * *1. verb(to treat (a person's body or part of it) by rubbing etc to ease and remove pain or stiffness: She massaged my sore back.) massaggiare2. noun((a) treatment by massaging: His ankle was treated by massage.) massaggio- masseur* * *massage /ˈmæsɑ:ʒ, USA məˈsɑ:ʒ/n.massaggio; to give sb. a massage, fare un massaggio a q.; to have a massage, farsi fare un massaggio; (med.) massage therapy, massoterapia; cura mediante massaggi● massage parlour, centro massaggi; (eufem.) bordello.(to) massage /ˈmæsɑ:ʒ, USA məˈsɑ:ʒ/v. t.* * *I ['mæsɑːʒ] [AE mə'sɑːʒ]nome massaggio m.II ['mæsɑːʒ] [AE mə'sɑːʒ] -
4 rheumatism
['ruːmətɪzəm]nome reumatismo m.* * *['ru:mətizəm](a disease which causes stiffness and pain in one's joints.) reumatismo* * *rheumatism /ˈru:mətɪzəm/n. [u](med.) reumatismo, reumatismi.* * *['ruːmətɪzəm]nome reumatismo m.
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stiffness — stiff ► ADJECTIVE 1) not easily bent; rigid. 2) not moving freely; difficult to turn or operate. 3) unable to move easily and without pain. 4) not relaxed or friendly; constrained. 5) severe or strong: stiff fines. 6) (stiff with) informal full… … English terms dictionary
stiffness — noun 1. the physical property of being inflexible and hard to bend (Freq. 1) • Derivationally related forms: ↑stiff • Hypernyms: ↑inelasticity 2. the property of moving with pain or difficulty (Freq. 1) he awoke with a painful stiffness in his… … Useful english dictionary
stiffness — noun Stiffness is used after these nouns: ↑muscle … Collocations dictionary
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stiffness — noun a) rigidity or a measure of rigidity b) inflexibility or a measure of inflexibility … Wiktionary
stiff — I. adjective Etymology: Middle English stif, from Old English stīf; akin to Middle Dutch stijf stiff, Latin stipare to press together, Greek steibein to tread on Date: before 12th century 1. a. not easily bent ; rigid < a stiff collar > b … New Collegiate Dictionary
stiff — adjective 1》 not easily bent; rigid. ↘not moving freely; difficult to turn or operate. ↘unable to move easily and without pain. 2》 not relaxed or friendly; constrained. 3》 severe or strong: they face stiff fines. ↘(of a wind) blowing… … English new terms dictionary
stiff — 1 adjective 1 BODY if a part of your body is stiff or you are stiff, your muscles hurt and it is difficult to move: Arthritis makes your joints stiff and sore. | stiff neck/back/joint: Alastair woke up with a stiff neck. | feel stiff: I felt… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
stiff — I UK [stɪf] / US adjective ** 1) if you are stiff, or if a part of your body is stiff, you feel pain in your muscles and cannot move easily Her fingers were getting stiff. feel stiff: My leg muscles always feel stiff after a long bike ride. stiff … English dictionary
stiff — /stɪf / (say stif) adjective 1. rigid or firm in substance; not flexible, pliant, or easily bent: a stiff collar. 2. not moving or working easily: a stiff hinge. 3. (of the body or part of the body) unable to move without difficulty or causing… …
stiff — ► ADJECTIVE 1) not easily bent; rigid. 2) not moving freely; difficult to turn or operate. 3) unable to move easily and without pain. 4) not relaxed or friendly; constrained. 5) severe or strong: stiff fines. 6) (stiff with) informal full of … English terms dictionary