adrad

/ædærd/

Definitions

1. verb

To become or make something rigid or stiff, typically as a result of cold or dryness.

“The trees adrad overnight due to the sudden drop in temperature.”

2. noun

A type of fungus that causes wood to become stiff and brittle.

“The adrad infestation had severely damaged the old wooden beam.”

Synonyms

  • desiccate
  • deteriorate

Antonyms

  • flexible
  • pliable