temper
verbverified·updated Jun 3, 2026
bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of gradually heating and cooling
Framework senses
- §1
- restrain
- §2
- make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else
- §3
- adjust the pitch (of pianos)
- §4
- harden by reheating and cooling in oil
- §5
- bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of gradually heating and cooling