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sturdy

[stur-dee]

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adjective, -di·er, -di·est.

strongly built; stalwart; robust: sturdy young athletes.

strong, as in substance, construction, or texture: sturdy walls.

firm; courageous; indomitable: the sturdy defenders of the Alamo.

of strong or hardy growth, as a plant.

Origin:
1250–1300; Middle English stourdi < Old French estourdi dazed, stunned, violent, reckless (past participle of estourdir < ?)

Related forms

stur·di·ly, adverb

stur·di·ness, noun

un·stur·di·ly, adverb

un·stur·di·ness, noun

Synonyms
1. hardy, muscular, brawny, sinewy, stout, strong, powerful. 3. resolute, vigorous, determined, unconquerable.

Antonyms
1. weak.

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an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.

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TO reduce the risk of a fall and subsequent injury, older people are often advised to wear sturdy shoes.

He is as sturdy an orthodox scientist as one might find.

One obvious risk to a sturdy recovery is the looming effect of tighter fiscal policy.

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TO reduce the risk of a fall and subsequent injury, older people are often advised to wear sturdy shoes.

He is as sturdy an orthodox scientist as one might find.

One obvious risk to a sturdy recovery is the looming effect of tighter fiscal policy.

Sturdy suspension bridges take the danger out of the big rivers.

Carbon atoms, in contrast, form sturdy double bonds with one another.

Most gardeners choose to grow wisteria up a wall or on a sturdy arbor or pergola.

Both the rear panel and the bezel cover are fashioned from thick, sturdy leather.

Provide sturdy stepladders and caution against using kitchen chairs for standing on.

The bento boxes are constructed of a sturdy plastic and their varying sizes allow you to mix/match which you might include.

But it would be foolish, all the same, to pin many hopes on an immediate or sturdy recovery.

Simple rooms feature sturdy handcrafted furnishings, baths with organic toiletries.

If your wife catches you looking at an attractive woman, you might get knocked upside the head with a sturdy purse.

The result is a sturdy structure that's unfazed by the freeze-and-thaw cycles that cause mortar to crumble.

The ants are fast enough to be difficult to catch, and sturdy enough to withstand a swift kick.

Running it takes an editor both deft and driven, a balance of restlessness and patience, and a sturdy spine.

Good light, a sturdy chair, and a comfortable temperature are also important.

In time, they produce a sturdy sugary coat that guards the biofilm's tenants from antibiotics.

Plastic soap containers are sturdy and the squirt tops or pumps make them convenient to use around your home.

As an attractive and sturdy alternative to hardwood flooring, bamboo is tough to beat.

Rolls and sturdy breads held up to this better than soft sliced breads.

There are vehicles that help you get around every day-the sensible sedan, the commuter ferry, the sturdy city bike.

The sturdy little public clinic in this poor, sickly village was locked up one recent afternoon, but that is nothing remarkable.

Yes, it's more expensive than the home-rig, but it's got a warranty and the bottles are sturdy.

Modern airships are different beasts: they use helium, not flammable hydrogen, and are wrapped in sturdy material.

Wrap sturdy twine around the fabric, as if you were closing a bag.

Has silvery blue, sturdy leaves that turn bright yellow in fall add to my plant list.

Plus, our model featured a large sturdy flap that provided excellent protection and a neck snapping color pattern.

His sturdy forehead makes you wonder whether he needs a helmet to play football.

In my experience laser printers tend to be more sturdy in construction than inkjet printers.

They have found that the eyewall is indeed a sturdy barrier.

The trail is steep and rocky at points, so make sure to wear sturdy shoes.

Frequent pinching produces sturdy plants with big flowers.

The entire body including the clip is made of aluminum, so it feels nice and sturdy.

He's a silly kitten attacking a stray string hanging from a sturdy armchair.

Anyway, whoever wins, he or she should have a strong backbone and a sturdy hand to dominate the violence.

Exploring and enjoying the world's great cities is as easy as unfolding these sturdy laminated maps.

Romaine leaves are sturdy enough to stuff, and they even hold up on the grill.

The device snaps into a light yet sturdy windshield mount that's better than many pricier models.

It's a sturdy work surface and it looks real nice too.

They are cheap, sturdy and popular in schools, especially in poor countries.

Sturdy suspension bridges span dangerous rivers, and comfortable huts welcome hikers at the conclusion of each day.

Dense flower clusters on sturdy stems rise above bright green leaves.

Still, modern designers of light-displacement boats often pooh-pooh the sturdy qualities of traditional boats.

They are quite sturdy and appears to fit really well.

Vines are superb on walls and sturdy fences, trellises, arbors.

Ironically, this stocky, sturdy animal exists today only in captivity.

To install new hinges, lay the door facedown on a sturdy work surface.

Wear sturdy shoes and be prepared for some strenuous climbing if you plan to visit the cliff dwellings.

Alessi translates an old standby into a punchy marriage of form and function, sturdy metal spout and all.

One fell hard enough to break the glider's sturdy aluminum strut.

Needs strong support: superb on concrete and rock walls or on sturdy arbors.

The hardest part of building a wood bench is ensuring that its legs are sturdy and well attached.

See how to make your own sturdy wire supports for your growing vines watch.

Use sturdy hinges and latches?the sturdier the better?to support the gate's weight and frequency of use.

Sturdy concrete footing keeps the pillar from toppling.

Before planting, install a trellis or other sturdy support for vines to climb.

Use plants with sturdy but still pliable stems for your bottom layer.

Poke a hole in the larger end of the egg, which is where the air pocket is, with a good sturdy tack.

Traditionally, these sturdy plants are set out on the holiday in all kinds of spaces.

The biggest challenge is to guard the guardians by creating a sturdy legal framework for the anti-corruption campaign.

It holds things in unusual positions, and it is sturdy enough to support heavy objects-.

From the ground, the nine-foot-wide tree almost seemed sturdy enough to support the earth below it and not the other way around.

Sturdy plants and sandboxes are in, poisonous plants out.

Also, remember that home photocopiers are usually not sturdy enough to sit on.

Everything kids need for pretend travel in a sturdy play suitcase.

While the bones of large, adult dinosaurs were often sturdy enough to.

See how to make your own sturdy wire supports for your growing vines.

Sliding lens cover/power switch adds nice sturdy feel.

These sturdy plants combine well with other summertime flowers for bright displays in window boxes.

In fact, this part of the pachycephalosaur skull was so sturdy that it is often all that is found.

The more sturdy the surface, the less sound will go through the stands and floor.

The bank's projected post-repayment capital ratios look sturdy enough, but credit losses remain high.

Two pairs of porcelain chopsticks and matching porcelain stands are packaged in a sturdy silk gift box.

And don't forget to pack your camera and lace up a sturdy pair of walking boots.

Stock up on sturdy ceramic dishware and quality table linens in muted colors that can be dressed up for any occasion.

Those sturdy crimped edges defy scissors, knives, even.

The sturdy harness horse driver, who led the nation last.

Choose a bin that's large enough to accommodate your family's food waste and yard clippings and has a sturdy lid to keep out.

But a big question for electronics makers will be how sturdy are these flexible.

It was the heavy artillery of that day, the sturdy springboard that shot menacing.

These sturdy creatures are domestic animals used by the peoples of the.

Metal bobbins feel sturdy and provide tension control.

They are sturdy enough to allow containers to be stacked and can also be used as trivets.

Keep your camera motionless by using a sturdy tripod and a shutter release cord.

When counter and cabinet space is limited, install a wall rack or sturdy shelves to make the.

It also adds a smaller cutting blade and a sturdy corkscrew.

Congress is asked to reprieve the sturdy and selfreliant beast.

Jefferson believed that democracy could best be realised if it were rooted in sturdy yeoman farmers.

He set off on his journey wearing three layers of garments and sturdy shoes with bearskin soles.

Since the are sturdy they can actually withstand the blows of a five-year old.

The teenagers roam the sleepy suburban streets until they find a lawn fence that is good and sturdy and in a well-lighted area.

With improved designs, these plants will be more sturdy and the chance of having accidents will diminish.

Mango trees and rôniers, the sturdy local palm trees, gave shade and shelter.

It's a sturdy and versatile street machine built for the urban bike lane.

Improve the soil with compost, manure and other organic material, which will also help retain moisture and promote sturdy plants.

Wear sturdy hiking boots or reliable walking shoes and long pants to avoid.

It plays music from his iPod and is powered by car batteries mounted on a sturdy motocross bike.

But it does need to be sturdy enough to stay together and not shrink when flattened.

It's good with toasted baguette slices or sturdy crackers, and a nice cold flute of dry.

The simulation hints that the design is sturdy enough to withstand a modest blast, but the inner layer is top-secret technology.

Use two per picture to ensure a sturdy and level display.

Printed in striking color on sturdy archival paper and perfect for framing.

Yet there is something fresh and inviting about a winter wardrobe that hides sensuality beneath a sturdy exterior.

Sturdy plants conceal supports, look quite tidy add to my plant list.

I'd spring a little more and go for a more sturdy model, one which is perhaps water resistant, too.

Sturdy aluminum tripod provides excellent vibration suppression.

And they're pretty sturdy compared to other portable electronic devices, so they can take being toted around in a backpack.

The grids and tiles are all sturdy plastic, and well-designed to fit together.

It's also a sturdy alternative to traditional wrapping paper.

Larry securely strapped the balloons to his sturdy lawn chair.

Wear tennis shoes or sturdy sandals for traction and watch for poison oak.

Dyneema is not vulnerable to moisture damage because it has a particularly sturdy chemical backbone.

Tumbled pottery bits with rounded edges are sturdy enough to walk on and settle nicely on the ground.

Just buy a ready-made redwood window box at the nursery and attach sturdy legs.

Dense, sturdy mound of gray-green foliage is topped by darkest purple flowers and bright violet bracts.

She's a sturdy old wooden boat that stands out in the harbor amongst the sea of aluminum fishing vessels laden with nets.

Unless grown as a ground cover or trained as a tree, wisteria needs the strong support of a sturdy pergola or trellis.

In a sturdy soup pot over medium heat, melt the butter.

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Dictionary.com Unabridged

noun Veterinary Pathology.

gid.

Origin:
1560–70; noun use of sturdy¹ in obsolete sense “giddy”

Related forms

stur·died, adjective

Link To sturdy

Collins

World English Dictionary

sturdy¹ (ˈstɜːdɪ)

—*adj* , -dier, -diest
1.	healthy, strong, and vigorous
2.	strongly built; stalwart

[C13 (in the sense: rash, harsh): from Old French estordi dazed, from estordir to stun, perhaps ultimately related to Latin turdus a thrush (taken as representing drunkenness)]

'sturdily¹

—*adv*

'sturdiness¹

—n

sturdy² (ˈstɜːdɪ)

—n
	vet science staggers another name for gid

[C17: from sturdy¹ (in the obsolete sense: giddy)]

'sturdied²

—*adj*

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Word Origin & History

sturdy

c.1300, "hard to manage, reckless, violent," from O.Fr. estourdi "violent," originally "dazed," pp. of estourdir "to daze," from V.L. *exturdire, which is presumed to be from L. intensive prefix ex + turdus "thrush." Perhaps the notion is of thrushes eating leftover grapes at wineries and acting drunk

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(It. tordo "thrush" also means "simpleton," and Fr. has the expression soûl comme une grive "drunk as a thrush"). OED, however, regards all this as "open to grave objection." Sense of "solidly built, strong and hardy" first recorded late 14c.

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