sturdy
/ˈstɜrdi/ adjective C1- Of firm build; stiff; stout; strong. · a sturdy oak tree
- Solid in structure or person. · It was a sturdy building, able to withstand strong winds and cold weather.· The dog was sturdy and could work all day without getting tired.
- Resolute, in a good sense; or firm, unyielding quality. · a man of sturdy piety or patriotism
Comparative sturdier · Superlative sturdiest
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In an instant he was placed in the stern-sheets of the boat, between the gendarmes, while the officer stationed himself at the bow; a shove sent the boat adrift, and four sturdy oarsmen impelled it rapidly towards the Pilon.
Intensive roofs, by contrast, have deeper soil and can support shrubs, vegetable beds and even small trees, though they demand far more upkeep and a building sturdy enough to bear their weight.
Here, I have quickly learned to never leave my apartment without a sturdy umbrella.
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