sturdy
IPA: stˈɝdi
noun
- A disease caused by a coenurus infestation in the brain of an animal, especially a sheep or canid; coenurosis.
- A surname from Middle English.
adjective
- Of firm build; stiff; stout; strong.
- Solid in structure or person.
- (obsolete) Foolishly obstinate or resolute; stubborn.
- Resolute, in a good sense; or firm, unyielding quality.
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Examples of "sturdy" in Sentences
- The structure is sturdy and strong.
- The rifle is lightweight and sturdy.
- He is a man of principle, incorruptible and sturdy.
- On the northern side is the square, sturdy bell tower.
- A sturdy adjustable bipod is fitted to the front of the fore end.
- The result is a sturdy home that is cheaper than the average house.
- However, the feet of the tortoise are short and sturdy with bent legs.
- The hydranth much exceed the hydrothecae in size and are quite sturdy.
- Despite the sturdy construction of the building, the interior was gutted.
- It's simply a gathered straight skirt in sturdy denim, but I bought denim that had a border of embroidered flowers.
- Dennis M. Sabangan/EPA More than 3,600 Filipinos rode out the typhoon in sturdy school buildings, town halls, churches and relatives 'homes.
- It has the largest leaves and the freshest taste, most likely due to its individually foil-wrapped teabags in sturdy boxes, and the way Steven Smith usually obtains his ingredients.
- Now, I want you to dress yourself in sturdy clothing and arm yourself however you like - a stiff shot of gin would be my recommendation - and I want you to go tell 1.3 billion Chinese that they can never have a Buick.
- With more than 3,600 Filipinos riding out the typhoon in sturdy school buildings, town halls, churches and relatives 'homes, roads in and out of coastal Isabela province were deserted and blocked by collapsed trees and power lines.
- The Sartorialist and her legs were described as "sturdy" -- this caused general online outrage because of the choice of word, but also because after spending a while working in the industry, Schuman's perspective on the female body is clearly tainted.
- With more than 4,150 Filipinos riding out the typhoon in sturdy school buildings, town halls, churches and relatives 'homes, roads in and out of coastal Isabela province, about 200 miles (320 kilometers) northeast of Manila, were deserted and blocked by collapsed trees, power lines and debris.