Associations to the word «Sturdy»

Wiktionary

STURDY, adjective. Of firm build; stiff; stout; strong.
STURDY, adjective. Solid in structure or person.
STURDY, adjective. (obsolete) Foolishly obstinate or resolute; stubborn.
STURDY, adjective. Resolute, in a good sense; or firm, unyielding quality.
STURDY, noun. A disease in sheep and cattle, marked by great nervousness, or by dullness and stupor.

Dictionary definition

STURDY, adjective. Having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships; "hardy explorers of northern Canada"; "proud of her tall stalwart son"; "stout seamen"; "sturdy young athletes".
STURDY, adjective. Not making concessions; "took an uncompromising stance in the peace talks"; "uncompromising honesty".
STURDY, adjective. Substantially made or constructed; "sturdy steel shelves"; "sturdy canvas"; "a tough all-weather fabric"; "some plastics are as tough as metal".

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