Difference between stiff and rush

Definitions

adjective

1. very drunk
2. marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
3. rigidly formal
4. not moving or operating freely
5. powerful

noun

1. the dead body of a human being
2. an ordinary man

adverb

1. extremely
2. in a stiff manner

Examples

My knee has swollen up and it is a bit stiff.

Take the white of one egg, and measure just as much cold water; mix the two well, and stir stiff with confectioners 'sugar; add a little flavoring, vanilla, or almond, or pistache, and, for some candies, color with a tiny speck of fruit paste.

Though stiff-necked and officious, the commanders aren't demonized nor singled out for blame.

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Definitions

noun

1. physician and American Revolutionary leader; signer of the Declaration of Independence (1745-1813)

Examples

The pain in his side was crushing, as if there was a steel hand in there relentlessly closing on an organ.

Divide half the mixture between 4 glass bowls, then sprinkle with a few fresh raspberries and a bit more crushed honeycomb.

Ireland does not have another manufacturing facility with a similar capacity to absorb glass cullet (crushed glass).

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