Starch ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Starch ( noun )

1. A white, granular substance obtained from various plants, especially the tubers of the cassava, used to stiffen textile fabrics and to thicken sauces, gravies, and puddings.
2. A material used to stiffen clothing, especially collars and cuffs.

Origin:

Middle english sterc, from old english stærce; akin to old high german starah starch, latin starcum cornmeal, sanskrit tarka.

Examples:

1. The shirt was starched to make it look crisp.
2. The chef used starch to thicken the sauce.
3. The dress needed to be starched before the event.
4. The laundry service added starch to the collars and cuffs of the shirts.
5. The starch in the potatoes makes them fluffy when cooked.

(As a verb)

Starch ( verb )

1. A white, granular substance obtained from various plants, especially the tubers of the cassava, used to stiffen textile fabrics and to thicken sauces, gravies, and puddings.
2. A material used to stiffen clothing, especially collars and cuffs.

Origin:

Middle english sterc, from old english stærce; akin to old high german starah starch, latin starcum cornmeal, sanskrit tarka.

Examples:

1. The shirt was starched to make it look crisp.
2. The chef used starch to thicken the sauce.
3. The dress needed to be starched before the event.
4. The laundry service added starch to the collars and cuffs of the shirts.
5. The starch in the potatoes makes them fluffy when cooked.