transitive verb

To treat violently, show violence towards

strongˈbox noun

A safe or strongly made coffer for valuables

strong breeze noun (meteorology)

A wind of force 6 on the Beaufort scale, reaching speeds of 25 to 31mph

strong drink noun

Alcoholic liquors

strong flour or strong wheat noun

One rich in gluten, giving bread that rises well

strong force noun (physics)

The force that binds quarks together and holds neutrons and protons together to form atomic nuclei

strong gale noun (meteorology)

A wind of force 9 on the Beaufort scale, reaching speeds of 47 to 54mph

strong head noun

Power to withstand alcohol or any dizzying influence

strongˈhold noun

1. A fastness or fortified refuge
2. A fortress
3. A place where anything is in great strength

strong interaction noun

An interaction between particles completed in a time of the order of 10⁻²³s, such an interaction binding protons and neutrons together in the nuclei of atoms

strongˈ-knit adjective

Firmly jointed or compacted

strongˈman noun

1. A person who performs feats of strength, in a circus, etc
2. A person, group, etc that wields political, economic, etc power

strong meat noun

1. Solid food, not milk (Bible, Hebrews 5.12–14)
2. Anything tending to arouse fear, repulsion, etc

strong-mindˈed adjective

Resolute, determined, having a vigorous mind

strong-mindˈedness noun

strongˈpoint noun (military)

A favourably situated and well-fortified defensive position

strong point noun

That in which one excels, one's forte

strongˈroom noun

A room constructed for the safekeeping of valuables or prisoners

strong wheat see strong flour above.

a strong stomach

Resistance to nausea

come on strong see under come

going strong see under going²