definition of
[sturdy]

[1] #1 sturdy s. [hardy, stalwart, stout] 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". wn

[2] #2 sturdy a. [uncompromising, inflexible] not making concessions; "took an uncompromising stance in the peace talks"; "uncompromising honesty". wn

[3] #3 sturdy s. [tough] substantially made or constructed; "sturdy steel shelves"; "sturdy canvas"; "a tough all-weather fabric"; "some plastics are as tough as metal". wn