Definitions for sturdy

Overview of adj sturdy

The adj sturdy has 3 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)

1. (9) hardy, stalwart, stout, sturdy

(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")

2. uncompromising, sturdy, inflexible

(not making concessions; "took an uncompromising stance in the peace talks"; "uncompromising honesty")

3. sturdy, tough

(substantially made or constructed; "sturdy steel shelves"; "sturdy canvas"; "a tough all-weather fabric"; "some plastics are as tough as metal")