noun
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A disease in sheep and cattle, caused by a tapeworm and marked by great nervousness or by dullness and stupor.
adjective
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Of firm build; stiff; stout; strong.
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a sturdy oak tree
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Solid in structure or person.
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It was a sturdy building, able to withstand strong winds and cold weather.
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Foolishly obstinate or resolute; stubborn.
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Resolute, in a good sense; or firm, unyielding quality.
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a man of sturdy piety or patriotism
Examples of sturdy in a Sentence
He looked it over and commented on the sturdy quality and length.
The barracks were plain but sturdy, made of stone.
This order was met with a sturdy refusal to move.
It's sturdy and you're probably as safe here as you would be anywhere close.
More important is the breeding of a sturdy race of horses, thousands of which are annually exported.
Her attitude is one of sturdy adherence to the old paths of evangelical doctrine and Presbyterian polity.
Step up onto it yourself to see if it is sturdy.
The sturdy Protestantism of Taylor and his flock, who seem to have caused various commotions, marked him out for the special enmity of Mary's government; and he was one of the first to suffer when in January 1 555 parliament had once more given the clerical courts liberty of jurisdiction.
Morel, a short sturdy Frenchman with inflamed and streaming eyes, was wearing a woman's cloak and had a shawl tied woman fashion round his head over his cap.
You can get sturdy cardboard from craft stores.
There seems to have been at that time in south-west Germany a considerable amount of sturdy independent thought among the Franciscans; Pellicanus himself became a Protestant very gradually, and without any such revulsion of feeling as marked Luther's conversion.
This will ensure the most secure, sturdy fit.
Choose one that with a sturdy design that is not likely to tip over easily.
Convenience - They travel well and you can be use them for any occasion because they come in a sturdy, unbreakable box.
Make sure it is sturdy, without holes or tears.
His father, Ebenezer Webster (1739-1806), was a sturdy frontiers - man; when, in 1763, he built his log cabin in the town of Salis - bury there was no habitation between him and Canada.
Made from soft but sturdy 600 denier nylon fabric.
There is one more pair of sturdy shoes to find before winter.
The black, hairy, snub-nosed face of Vaska Denisov, and his whole short sturdy figure with the sinewy hairy hand and stumpy fingers in which he held the hilt of his naked saber, looked just as it usually did, especially toward evening when he had emptied his second bottle; he was only redder than usual.
At the end of the wearing season, have the coat cleaned according to the manufacturer's directions, hang it on a sturdy hanger, and store it in a well-ventilated closet until the next season.
There are sturdy tannins but they are not a hurdle to enjoyment.
Make sure you have well balanced and sturdy candle holders to prevent spilling this wax.
Even though diamonds are sturdy, they should still be treated gently for the best appearance.
The budget cabinet is a sturdy all steel construction to give maximum capacity of filing drawings.
Spotty melamine Kitchenware - tray £ 7.99 Practical and sturdy, our spotty melamine tray and plates are the perfect choice for summer eating.
Even today, some armies still use sturdy packhorses in very difficult terrain.
Pumpkin Basket This sturdy little pumpkin Basket This sturdy little pumpkin can hold popcorn for a pumpkin party or be a home for a paper puppet mouse.
The 2m (6'6 ") post rammer is a sturdy all-steel tool with a neat head.
Has a sturdy uni directional ratchet operated rotating bezel in mat black.
Has a sturdy steel ratchet operated uni directional rotating bezel.
Long, sturdy, round flower stems develop from the leaf rosette starting in May.
Only recently I got rid of the sturdy griddle Mom placed on the stove to make drop scones.
I ground a notch in the side of an old sturdy flat bladed screwdriver; don't even bother without it!
In Russian Bars, artists fly through the air with spectacular somersaults, landing on bars perched on the sturdy shoulders of catchers.
The conventional dome design has been given a wider splay making it extremely sturdy in high winds.
Ensure camera is held very steady on a sturdy tripod or similar.
The base is solid lead, making the clamp extremely sturdy.
The body seems very sturdy, with a soldered bottom bow joint.
Sir Guy and his cavalry are pretty sturdy tho and not so easy to bring down, and for a while it looked dodgy.
Remember you do need quite sturdy pins for this.
Oh, stony pasture, Where the tall mullein Stands up so sturdy On its little seed!
They haven't chewed it (yet ), but it looks sturdy.
The pillars have sturdy, wide bases, but some of the fittings are a bit less than solid.
All except the Soil Scoop come complete with a sturdy leather thong for easy storage.
Field Shelters Sturdy shelters constructed from top quality softwood timber and treated to withstand the most severe weather conditions.
Secure your shed door with a sturdy padlock and ensure it is hung on strong hinges that cannot be easily unscrewed.
Ideal for cut flowers Lady Diana Lots of pale violet blue flowers on long sturdy stems Margot Large cream fragrant flowers.
Bring a sturdy, well constructed pack with orthopedic support and lockable zips and catches.
The population is chiefly composed of Indians who form a sturdy, docile labouring class, but are in great part strongly disinclined to accept the civilization of the dominant white race.
The importance of this provision in the case of aquatic vascular plants of sturdy bulk is even greater than in that of terrestrial organisms, as their environment offers considerable obstacles to the renewal of the air in their interior.