# firmer

Pronunciation: say "FURM-er" US /ˈfɜɹmɚ/, UK /ˈfɜːmə/

## Adjective

1. Comparative of firm. — comparative form of firm: more firm
   - Simple: Comparative of firm. Use this to compare how solid or steady two things are.
   - _Investors wanted a firmer commitment before signing the deal._
   - _The new coach took a firmer approach with the team._

## Noun

2. A cosmetic product or physical exercise intended to tighten and tone a part of the body.
   - Simple: A product or exercise meant to make part of your body feel more solid and tight.
   - _Dermatologists often recommend a firmer alongside a daily moisturizer._
   - _The plank is an effective firmer for the core muscles._
3. A thin chisel built with a tang that fits into the handle, rather than a socket that receives the handle.
   - Simple: A thin woodworking chisel with a pointed end that pushes into the handle instead of fitting around it.
   - _A firmer is ideal for paring away thin shavings of wood._
   - _She tapped the firmer gently to trim the mortise edges._

## Origin

Formed from "firm" combined with the suffix "-er".

Source: DictionaryAI, https://dictionaryai.com/define/firmer (written from Wiktionary data, CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).