Definition of sturdy in English:

sturdy

adjectivesturdiest, sturdier ˈstəːdiˈstərdi

1(of a person or their body) strongly and solidly built.
he had a sturdy, muscular physique
Example sentencesExamples
- Aidan was five, a sturdy boy with chubby arms and legs.
- The Elizabethan Poor Law enshrined this right with the practice of sturdy and less sturdy beggars being sent back to their parish of origin ostensibly for help.
- He was not an enormous man, but he had a firm, sturdy body.
- He's a sturdy kid who prefers to stand tall instead of move around, but he fled several times against North Carolina when the heat was coming.
- But even as she stood next to Mrs Leer's huge, sturdy figure, she seemed small and insignificant.
- He was sturdy and well built, but quick on his feet.
- Already slender, he will lose five more pounds, a task made difficult by his sturdy skier's physique.
- The years had formed him into a sturdy lad, of average height and superior strength.
- Under the firmly delineated garments, a compact, sturdy body makes its presence felt.
- She would hide her head in the embrace of his arms, leaning against his sturdy body, and they would hold each other in their sleep and wake up in a completely different position.
- It required a huge kettle-drum and a sturdy guy to beat it non-stop.
- He was a short and sturdy man, with wispy gray hair and white stubble framing his jawbone.
- A sturdy people, the Dogras are divided into several castes and classes.
- He's a sturdy kid coming off a solid transition season in the Western Hockey League.
- He was beautifully formed, his body was sturdy and his face, though puffy and red, showed signs of inheriting his father's masculine beauty.
- He looked about in boredom, gaze falling up to the helm, where he found the sturdy figure of his father's first mate stood.
- The most magical things about Matthew Bugg's balletic Ariel are the flying effects; his sturdy body never quite fits his name.
- The bridge certainly dates back to the days when all trade goods in Britain were transported on the backs of small, sturdy horses, led by equally sturdy men across the wild parts.
- It is a square-proportioned dog with a compact, sturdy body.
- She has a glossy blonde bob, a dazzling-white smile, a well-honed but sturdy figure, and so much energy that you could probably plug her into the National Grid if there was a power cut.
Synonyms
strapping, well built, well made, muscular, athletic, strong, hefty, brawny, powerfully built, powerful, solidly built, solid, burly, stocky, thickset, rugged, substantial, robust, vigorous, tough, hardy, mighty, lusty, Herculean
fit, able-bodied, healthy, in good health, hale and hearty, hearty, hale, in good shape, in good condition, sound, sound in body and limb
informal husky, beefy, meaty, chunky, fit as a fiddle, ripped, shredded
North American informal buff
US informal jacked
dated stalwart
literary thewy, stark
1. 1.1 Strong enough to withstand rough work or treatment.
  the bike is sturdy enough to cope with bumpy tracks
  Example sentencesExamples
  The boat had to be sturdy enough to withstand 40 days and nights of rain.
  Most of the planks had gaping holes in them or were completely gone, but the two main beams running from bank to bank looked sturdy enough to walk on.
  Road bikes are fast on the road, but not sturdy enough for off-road riding.
  The pieces are sturdy, strong and simultaneously moving.
  First of all, he used foam board, which is sturdy enough to withstand meddling gravity.
  The shed, which contained the forge, was not a very well built structure, being made entirely of corrugated iron sheet, but it was sturdy enough for what it was used for.
  Many of these brick structures were built sturdy enough to withstand the reigns of terror by the Russian civil war, the Soviet regime, and the world war.
  Both sides of this versatile trellis are used, and it can be made sturdy enough to support heavy crops such as gourds and pumpkins.
  Nylon is sturdy enough to withstand outdoor rigors like sun and wind, but light enough to be free floating.
  Almost any type of container can be used to start your seedlings in, as long as it can hold moisture and is sturdy enough to handle a wet potting mix.
  Their stems are sturdy enough that they should not need to be staked providing they are grown thickly among other plants for support.
  Ray climbed down the hole, grabbing onto whatever she could find that was sturdy enough to support her weight.
  The woven strands of the cord were strong and sturdy enough to keep hold without breaking in the quiet forest where there were no people.
  The structure is also sturdy enough to serve as long-term housing.
  It was a nice one, made from strong wood and thatch, sturdy enough to withstand an Avalon hurricane, even with its second story.
  Fortunately, the pipe was sturdy enough as she knocked it against the hard clay, sending its splinters flew past her.
  It was sturdy enough to carry an entire family, a substantial piece of furniture or a pig, strapped to the carrier on the back.
  My only concern is whether the binding is sturdy enough to withstand the amount of use that this book is most likely to experience.
  Linings, on the other hand, must be strong and comfortable as well - strong to withstand the sturdy boots and comfortable to the riders senses.
  Third, the stitching attaching the fabric to the ends of the spokes must be sturdy enough to stay in place after moderate use.
  Synonyms
  robust, strong, strongly made, well built, well made, solid, substantial, stout, sound, serviceable, stable
  tough, resilient, durable, long-lasting, built to last, hard-wearing, imperishable, indestructible, resistant
  dated staunch
2. 1.2 Showing confidence and determination.
  the townspeople have a sturdy independence
  Example sentencesExamples
  Because of her sturdy intellectual independence and integrity, Ravitch exempts no sect, ideology, or school from failure and folly.
  Is this the party of enterprise, of self-help, of sturdy independence?
  Far from old heads themselves, they defend from the front but are blessed with a sturdy and determined back line that is as resolute as it is brave.
  In my case it was Barnacarroll and there was no moaning about the walk just a sturdy determination to get on with it and be there for the great occasion.
  The county had a reputation for sturdy independency.
  His usual air of sturdy intelligent confidence crumbled and he backed away until brought up short by a palm tree.
  Here, at last, is a movie which celebrates the power and fortitude of the Grandmother, in this case that most sturdy exemplar of the breed, the Determined French Peasant.
  Synonyms
  vigorous, strong, stalwart, firm, determined, resolute, tenacious, staunch, steadfast, unyielding, unwavering, uncompromising

noun ˈstəːdiˈstərdi

mass noun

Vertigo in sheep caused by a tapeworm larva encysted in the brain.

Derivatives

sturdied

adjective

sturdily

adverb ˈstəːdɪliˈstərdəli

It's sturdily bound and the off-white (sort of mauve) paper produces an interesting effect that suggests that this is an ageless book produced by a true lover of the royal game.
Example sentencesExamples
- The airframe was very sturdily built, a construction technique that was to become a Bell trademark, and this toughness stood the fighter in good stead when it entered the deadly arena of aerial combat.
- A handsome, long-haired, sturdily built dog, the Bernese Mountain Dog is jet black in colour, with rich russet markings on his legs, cheeks, spots over each eye, and on either side of the snowy white chest markings.
- When you see the state of the roads, you understand that only very sturdily built vehicles can withstand the potholes and obstacles.
- His grandfather, who was Liberal MP for the county, finally took the roof off in the early 1950s, and the family is now confined to the more modest - and sturdily constructed - servants' quarters.

sturdiness

noun ˈstəːdɪnəsˈstərdinəs

Living secluded from ordinary life fostered a spirit of modesty and sturdiness and they trained hard.
Example sentencesExamples
- He is not shy with his bouncer and England's batsmen had better check the sturdiness of their helmets.
- For sturdiness, shelves should be no more than 30 inches long and 12 inches deep.
- In a Canadian study, five types of angiographic balloon catheters were studied for their mechanical sturdiness and presence of loose particles resulting from blood contamination.
- It you're seeking sturdiness from your rimless shades, opt for designer ones because they're usually made from hardwearing anodized metal, titanium or frosty plastics.

Origin

Middle English (in the senses 'reckless, violent' and 'intractable, obstinate'): shortening of Old French esturdi 'stunned, dazed'. The derivation remains obscure; thought by some to be based on Latin turdus 'a thrush' (compare with the French phrase soûl comme une grive 'drunk as a thrush').

‘Reckless, violent’ and ‘rebellious, obstinate’ were the early meanings of sturdy, which comes from Old French esturdi ‘stunned or dazed’. This may be based on Latin turdus ‘a thrush’, a bird that used to be associated with drunkenness, probably because it was once common to see thrushes tottering around unsteadily after eating partly fermented grapes—there is a French expression soûl comme une grive, which means ‘drunk as a thrush’.

Rhymes

birdie, curdy, hurdy-gurdy, nerdy, vinho verde, wordy

Definition of sturdy in US English:

sturdy

adjectiveˈstərdiˈstərdē

1(of a person or their body) strongly and solidly built.
he had a sturdy, muscular physique
Example sentencesExamples
- She has a glossy blonde bob, a dazzling-white smile, a well-honed but sturdy figure, and so much energy that you could probably plug her into the National Grid if there was a power cut.
- He was sturdy and well built, but quick on his feet.
- The Elizabethan Poor Law enshrined this right with the practice of sturdy and less sturdy beggars being sent back to their parish of origin ostensibly for help.
- He was not an enormous man, but he had a firm, sturdy body.
- He was a short and sturdy man, with wispy gray hair and white stubble framing his jawbone.
- Under the firmly delineated garments, a compact, sturdy body makes its presence felt.
- He was beautifully formed, his body was sturdy and his face, though puffy and red, showed signs of inheriting his father's masculine beauty.
- Already slender, he will lose five more pounds, a task made difficult by his sturdy skier's physique.
- It is a square-proportioned dog with a compact, sturdy body.
- He's a sturdy kid coming off a solid transition season in the Western Hockey League.
- Aidan was five, a sturdy boy with chubby arms and legs.
- But even as she stood next to Mrs Leer's huge, sturdy figure, she seemed small and insignificant.
- The most magical things about Matthew Bugg's balletic Ariel are the flying effects; his sturdy body never quite fits his name.
- A sturdy people, the Dogras are divided into several castes and classes.
- She would hide her head in the embrace of his arms, leaning against his sturdy body, and they would hold each other in their sleep and wake up in a completely different position.
- The bridge certainly dates back to the days when all trade goods in Britain were transported on the backs of small, sturdy horses, led by equally sturdy men across the wild parts.
- He looked about in boredom, gaze falling up to the helm, where he found the sturdy figure of his father's first mate stood.
- He's a sturdy kid who prefers to stand tall instead of move around, but he fled several times against North Carolina when the heat was coming.
- It required a huge kettle-drum and a sturdy guy to beat it non-stop.
- The years had formed him into a sturdy lad, of average height and superior strength.
Synonyms
strapping, well built, well made, muscular, athletic, strong, hefty, brawny, powerfully built, powerful, solidly built, solid, burly, stocky, thickset, rugged, substantial, robust, vigorous, tough, hardy, mighty, lusty, herculean
1. 1.1 Strong enough to withstand rough work or treatment.
  the bike is sturdy enough to cope with bumpy tracks
  Example sentencesExamples
  Linings, on the other hand, must be strong and comfortable as well - strong to withstand the sturdy boots and comfortable to the riders senses.
  Third, the stitching attaching the fabric to the ends of the spokes must be sturdy enough to stay in place after moderate use.
  My only concern is whether the binding is sturdy enough to withstand the amount of use that this book is most likely to experience.
  Nylon is sturdy enough to withstand outdoor rigors like sun and wind, but light enough to be free floating.
  Many of these brick structures were built sturdy enough to withstand the reigns of terror by the Russian civil war, the Soviet regime, and the world war.
  Fortunately, the pipe was sturdy enough as she knocked it against the hard clay, sending its splinters flew past her.
  Almost any type of container can be used to start your seedlings in, as long as it can hold moisture and is sturdy enough to handle a wet potting mix.
  It was a nice one, made from strong wood and thatch, sturdy enough to withstand an Avalon hurricane, even with its second story.
  The boat had to be sturdy enough to withstand 40 days and nights of rain.
  Their stems are sturdy enough that they should not need to be staked providing they are grown thickly among other plants for support.
  Road bikes are fast on the road, but not sturdy enough for off-road riding.
  Both sides of this versatile trellis are used, and it can be made sturdy enough to support heavy crops such as gourds and pumpkins.
  The pieces are sturdy, strong and simultaneously moving.
  Ray climbed down the hole, grabbing onto whatever she could find that was sturdy enough to support her weight.
  First of all, he used foam board, which is sturdy enough to withstand meddling gravity.
  The structure is also sturdy enough to serve as long-term housing.
  The woven strands of the cord were strong and sturdy enough to keep hold without breaking in the quiet forest where there were no people.
  It was sturdy enough to carry an entire family, a substantial piece of furniture or a pig, strapped to the carrier on the back.
  The shed, which contained the forge, was not a very well built structure, being made entirely of corrugated iron sheet, but it was sturdy enough for what it was used for.
  Most of the planks had gaping holes in them or were completely gone, but the two main beams running from bank to bank looked sturdy enough to walk on.
  Synonyms
  robust, strong, strongly made, well built, well made, solid, substantial, stout, sound, serviceable, stable
2. 1.2 Showing confidence and determination.
  the townspeople have a sturdy independence
  Example sentencesExamples
  Is this the party of enterprise, of self-help, of sturdy independence?
  The county had a reputation for sturdy independency.
  Because of her sturdy intellectual independence and integrity, Ravitch exempts no sect, ideology, or school from failure and folly.
  Far from old heads themselves, they defend from the front but are blessed with a sturdy and determined back line that is as resolute as it is brave.
  In my case it was Barnacarroll and there was no moaning about the walk just a sturdy determination to get on with it and be there for the great occasion.
  His usual air of sturdy intelligent confidence crumbled and he backed away until brought up short by a palm tree.
  Here, at last, is a movie which celebrates the power and fortitude of the Grandmother, in this case that most sturdy exemplar of the breed, the Determined French Peasant.
  Synonyms
  vigorous, strong, stalwart, firm, determined, resolute, tenacious, staunch, steadfast, unyielding, unwavering, uncompromising

nounˈstərdiˈstərdē

Vertigo in sheep caused by a tapeworm larva encysted in the brain.

Origin

Middle English (in the senses ‘reckless, violent’ and ‘intractable, obstinate’): shortening of Old French esturdi ‘stunned, dazed’. The derivation remains obscure; thought by some to be based on Latin turdus ‘a thrush’ (compare with the French phrase soûl comme une grive ‘drunk as a thrush’).

单词	sturdy
释义	Definition of sturdy in English: sturdy adjectivesturdiest, sturdier ˈstəːdiˈstərdi 1(of a person or their body) strongly and solidly built. he had a sturdy, muscular physique Example sentencesExamples Aidan was five, a sturdy boy with chubby arms and legs. The Elizabethan Poor Law enshrined this right with the practice of sturdy and less sturdy beggars being sent back to their parish of origin ostensibly for help. He was not an enormous man, but he had a firm, sturdy body. He's a sturdy kid who prefers to stand tall instead of move around, but he fled several times against North Carolina when the heat was coming. But even as she stood next to Mrs Leer's huge, sturdy figure, she seemed small and insignificant. He was sturdy and well built, but quick on his feet. Already slender, he will lose five more pounds, a task made difficult by his sturdy skier's physique. The years had formed him into a sturdy lad, of average height and superior strength. Under the firmly delineated garments, a compact, sturdy body makes its presence felt. She would hide her head in the embrace of his arms, leaning against his sturdy body, and they would hold each other in their sleep and wake up in a completely different position. It required a huge kettle-drum and a sturdy guy to beat it non-stop. He was a short and sturdy man, with wispy gray hair and white stubble framing his jawbone. A sturdy people, the Dogras are divided into several castes and classes. He's a sturdy kid coming off a solid transition season in the Western Hockey League. He was beautifully formed, his body was sturdy and his face, though puffy and red, showed signs of inheriting his father's masculine beauty. He looked about in boredom, gaze falling up to the helm, where he found the sturdy figure of his father's first mate stood. The most magical things about Matthew Bugg's balletic Ariel are the flying effects; his sturdy body never quite fits his name. The bridge certainly dates back to the days when all trade goods in Britain were transported on the backs of small, sturdy horses, led by equally sturdy men across the wild parts. It is a square-proportioned dog with a compact, sturdy body. She has a glossy blonde bob, a dazzling-white smile, a well-honed but sturdy figure, and so much energy that you could probably plug her into the National Grid if there was a power cut. Synonyms strapping, well built, well made, muscular, athletic, strong, hefty, brawny, powerfully built, powerful, solidly built, solid, burly, stocky, thickset, rugged, substantial, robust, vigorous, tough, hardy, mighty, lusty, Herculean fit, able-bodied, healthy, in good health, hale and hearty, hearty, hale, in good shape, in good condition, sound, sound in body and limb informal husky, beefy, meaty, chunky, fit as a fiddle, ripped, shredded North American informal buff US informal jacked dated stalwart literary thewy, stark 1.1 Strong enough to withstand rough work or treatment. the bike is sturdy enough to cope with bumpy tracks Example sentencesExamples The boat had to be sturdy enough to withstand 40 days and nights of rain. Most of the planks had gaping holes in them or were completely gone, but the two main beams running from bank to bank looked sturdy enough to walk on. Road bikes are fast on the road, but not sturdy enough for off-road riding. The pieces are sturdy, strong and simultaneously moving. First of all, he used foam board, which is sturdy enough to withstand meddling gravity. The shed, which contained the forge, was not a very well built structure, being made entirely of corrugated iron sheet, but it was sturdy enough for what it was used for. Many of these brick structures were built sturdy enough to withstand the reigns of terror by the Russian civil war, the Soviet regime, and the world war. Both sides of this versatile trellis are used, and it can be made sturdy enough to support heavy crops such as gourds and pumpkins. Nylon is sturdy enough to withstand outdoor rigors like sun and wind, but light enough to be free floating. Almost any type of container can be used to start your seedlings in, as long as it can hold moisture and is sturdy enough to handle a wet potting mix. Their stems are sturdy enough that they should not need to be staked providing they are grown thickly among other plants for support. Ray climbed down the hole, grabbing onto whatever she could find that was sturdy enough to support her weight. The woven strands of the cord were strong and sturdy enough to keep hold without breaking in the quiet forest where there were no people. The structure is also sturdy enough to serve as long-term housing. It was a nice one, made from strong wood and thatch, sturdy enough to withstand an Avalon hurricane, even with its second story. Fortunately, the pipe was sturdy enough as she knocked it against the hard clay, sending its splinters flew past her. It was sturdy enough to carry an entire family, a substantial piece of furniture or a pig, strapped to the carrier on the back. My only concern is whether the binding is sturdy enough to withstand the amount of use that this book is most likely to experience. Linings, on the other hand, must be strong and comfortable as well - strong to withstand the sturdy boots and comfortable to the riders senses. Third, the stitching attaching the fabric to the ends of the spokes must be sturdy enough to stay in place after moderate use. Synonyms robust, strong, strongly made, well built, well made, solid, substantial, stout, sound, serviceable, stable tough, resilient, durable, long-lasting, built to last, hard-wearing, imperishable, indestructible, resistant dated staunch 1.2 Showing confidence and determination. the townspeople have a sturdy independence Example sentencesExamples Because of her sturdy intellectual independence and integrity, Ravitch exempts no sect, ideology, or school from failure and folly. Is this the party of enterprise, of self-help, of sturdy independence? Far from old heads themselves, they defend from the front but are blessed with a sturdy and determined back line that is as resolute as it is brave. In my case it was Barnacarroll and there was no moaning about the walk just a sturdy determination to get on with it and be there for the great occasion. The county had a reputation for sturdy independency. His usual air of sturdy intelligent confidence crumbled and he backed away until brought up short by a palm tree. Here, at last, is a movie which celebrates the power and fortitude of the Grandmother, in this case that most sturdy exemplar of the breed, the Determined French Peasant. Synonyms vigorous, strong, stalwart, firm, determined, resolute, tenacious, staunch, steadfast, unyielding, unwavering, uncompromising noun ˈstəːdiˈstərdi mass noun Vertigo in sheep caused by a tapeworm larva encysted in the brain. Derivatives sturdied adjective sturdily adverb ˈstəːdɪliˈstərdəli It's sturdily bound and the off-white (sort of mauve) paper produces an interesting effect that suggests that this is an ageless book produced by a true lover of the royal game. Example sentencesExamples The airframe was very sturdily built, a construction technique that was to become a Bell trademark, and this toughness stood the fighter in good stead when it entered the deadly arena of aerial combat. A handsome, long-haired, sturdily built dog, the Bernese Mountain Dog is jet black in colour, with rich russet markings on his legs, cheeks, spots over each eye, and on either side of the snowy white chest markings. When you see the state of the roads, you understand that only very sturdily built vehicles can withstand the potholes and obstacles. His grandfather, who was Liberal MP for the county, finally took the roof off in the early 1950s, and the family is now confined to the more modest - and sturdily constructed - servants' quarters. sturdiness noun ˈstəːdɪnəsˈstərdinəs Living secluded from ordinary life fostered a spirit of modesty and sturdiness and they trained hard. Example sentencesExamples He is not shy with his bouncer and England's batsmen had better check the sturdiness of their helmets. For sturdiness, shelves should be no more than 30 inches long and 12 inches deep. In a Canadian study, five types of angiographic balloon catheters were studied for their mechanical sturdiness and presence of loose particles resulting from blood contamination. It you're seeking sturdiness from your rimless shades, opt for designer ones because they're usually made from hardwearing anodized metal, titanium or frosty plastics. Origin Middle English (in the senses 'reckless, violent' and 'intractable, obstinate'): shortening of Old French esturdi 'stunned, dazed'. The derivation remains obscure; thought by some to be based on Latin turdus 'a thrush' (compare with the French phrase soûl comme une grive 'drunk as a thrush'). ‘Reckless, violent’ and ‘rebellious, obstinate’ were the early meanings of sturdy, which comes from Old French esturdi ‘stunned or dazed’. This may be based on Latin turdus ‘a thrush’, a bird that used to be associated with drunkenness, probably because it was once common to see thrushes tottering around unsteadily after eating partly fermented grapes—there is a French expression soûl comme une grive, which means ‘drunk as a thrush’. Rhymes birdie, curdy, hurdy-gurdy, nerdy, vinho verde, wordy Definition of sturdy in US English: sturdy adjectiveˈstərdiˈstərdē 1(of a person or their body) strongly and solidly built. he had a sturdy, muscular physique Example sentencesExamples She has a glossy blonde bob, a dazzling-white smile, a well-honed but sturdy figure, and so much energy that you could probably plug her into the National Grid if there was a power cut. He was sturdy and well built, but quick on his feet. The Elizabethan Poor Law enshrined this right with the practice of sturdy and less sturdy beggars being sent back to their parish of origin ostensibly for help. He was not an enormous man, but he had a firm, sturdy body. He was a short and sturdy man, with wispy gray hair and white stubble framing his jawbone. Under the firmly delineated garments, a compact, sturdy body makes its presence felt. He was beautifully formed, his body was sturdy and his face, though puffy and red, showed signs of inheriting his father's masculine beauty. Already slender, he will lose five more pounds, a task made difficult by his sturdy skier's physique. It is a square-proportioned dog with a compact, sturdy body. He's a sturdy kid coming off a solid transition season in the Western Hockey League. Aidan was five, a sturdy boy with chubby arms and legs. But even as she stood next to Mrs Leer's huge, sturdy figure, she seemed small and insignificant. The most magical things about Matthew Bugg's balletic Ariel are the flying effects; his sturdy body never quite fits his name. A sturdy people, the Dogras are divided into several castes and classes. She would hide her head in the embrace of his arms, leaning against his sturdy body, and they would hold each other in their sleep and wake up in a completely different position. The bridge certainly dates back to the days when all trade goods in Britain were transported on the backs of small, sturdy horses, led by equally sturdy men across the wild parts. He looked about in boredom, gaze falling up to the helm, where he found the sturdy figure of his father's first mate stood. He's a sturdy kid who prefers to stand tall instead of move around, but he fled several times against North Carolina when the heat was coming. It required a huge kettle-drum and a sturdy guy to beat it non-stop. The years had formed him into a sturdy lad, of average height and superior strength. Synonyms strapping, well built, well made, muscular, athletic, strong, hefty, brawny, powerfully built, powerful, solidly built, solid, burly, stocky, thickset, rugged, substantial, robust, vigorous, tough, hardy, mighty, lusty, herculean 1.1 Strong enough to withstand rough work or treatment. the bike is sturdy enough to cope with bumpy tracks Example sentencesExamples Linings, on the other hand, must be strong and comfortable as well - strong to withstand the sturdy boots and comfortable to the riders senses. Third, the stitching attaching the fabric to the ends of the spokes must be sturdy enough to stay in place after moderate use. My only concern is whether the binding is sturdy enough to withstand the amount of use that this book is most likely to experience. Nylon is sturdy enough to withstand outdoor rigors like sun and wind, but light enough to be free floating. Many of these brick structures were built sturdy enough to withstand the reigns of terror by the Russian civil war, the Soviet regime, and the world war. Fortunately, the pipe was sturdy enough as she knocked it against the hard clay, sending its splinters flew past her. Almost any type of container can be used to start your seedlings in, as long as it can hold moisture and is sturdy enough to handle a wet potting mix. It was a nice one, made from strong wood and thatch, sturdy enough to withstand an Avalon hurricane, even with its second story. The boat had to be sturdy enough to withstand 40 days and nights of rain. Their stems are sturdy enough that they should not need to be staked providing they are grown thickly among other plants for support. Road bikes are fast on the road, but not sturdy enough for off-road riding. Both sides of this versatile trellis are used, and it can be made sturdy enough to support heavy crops such as gourds and pumpkins. The pieces are sturdy, strong and simultaneously moving. Ray climbed down the hole, grabbing onto whatever she could find that was sturdy enough to support her weight. First of all, he used foam board, which is sturdy enough to withstand meddling gravity. The structure is also sturdy enough to serve as long-term housing. The woven strands of the cord were strong and sturdy enough to keep hold without breaking in the quiet forest where there were no people. It was sturdy enough to carry an entire family, a substantial piece of furniture or a pig, strapped to the carrier on the back. The shed, which contained the forge, was not a very well built structure, being made entirely of corrugated iron sheet, but it was sturdy enough for what it was used for. Most of the planks had gaping holes in them or were completely gone, but the two main beams running from bank to bank looked sturdy enough to walk on. Synonyms robust, strong, strongly made, well built, well made, solid, substantial, stout, sound, serviceable, stable 1.2 Showing confidence and determination. the townspeople have a sturdy independence Example sentencesExamples Is this the party of enterprise, of self-help, of sturdy independence? The county had a reputation for sturdy independency. Because of her sturdy intellectual independence and integrity, Ravitch exempts no sect, ideology, or school from failure and folly. Far from old heads themselves, they defend from the front but are blessed with a sturdy and determined back line that is as resolute as it is brave. In my case it was Barnacarroll and there was no moaning about the walk just a sturdy determination to get on with it and be there for the great occasion. His usual air of sturdy intelligent confidence crumbled and he backed away until brought up short by a palm tree. Here, at last, is a movie which celebrates the power and fortitude of the Grandmother, in this case that most sturdy exemplar of the breed, the Determined French Peasant. Synonyms vigorous, strong, stalwart, firm, determined, resolute, tenacious, staunch, steadfast, unyielding, unwavering, uncompromising nounˈstərdiˈstərdē Vertigo in sheep caused by a tapeworm larva encysted in the brain. Origin Middle English (in the senses ‘reckless, violent’ and ‘intractable, obstinate’): shortening of Old French esturdi ‘stunned, dazed’. The derivation remains obscure; thought by some to be based on Latin turdus ‘a thrush’ (compare with the French phrase soûl comme une grive ‘drunk as a thrush’).
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