What is the meaning of sturdy?

adjective

  • Having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships.
    • usage: "hardy explorers of northern Canada"; "proud of her tall stalwart son"; "stout seamen"; "sturdy young athletes"
  • Not making concessions.
    • usage: "took an uncompromising stance in the peace talks"; "uncompromising honesty"
  • Substantially made or constructed.
    • usage: "sturdy steel shelves"; "sturdy canvas"; "a tough all-weather fabric"; "some plastics are as tough as metal"
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