Temporary stiffness of the body's muscles and joints following death; rigor mortis.

(literally) scared to the point of being unable to move, or (figuratively) very scared.

A hobo, misfit, criminal, wanderer, or drifting harvest worker.

(literally) Having a stiff neck; suffering from torticollis / (figuratively) Stubborn and arrogant.

Straight-arm.

To straight-arm.

obstinate; stubborn; contumacious

obstinate

Discomfort or pain when trying to turn or move the neck.

(cooking) Firm tips (of whipping cream or egg whites) which have been beaten and are so aerated that they stand up straight.