"sturdy" meaning in English

See sturdy in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˈstɜːdi/ [UK], /ˈstɜrdi/ [US] Audio: en-us-sturdy.ogg [US] Forms: sturdy [positive], sturdier [comparative], sturdiest [superlative]
Head templates: {{adj|sturdy|sturdier|sturdiest}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If something is sturdy, it is solid, strong or firm.
    Sense id: simple-sturdy-en-adj-pkn~XRSI
  2. If something or someone is sturdy, they are solid in structure or personality.
    Sense id: simple-sturdy-en-adj-F68~-VjH
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          "text": "The dog was sturdy and could work all day without getting tired."
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    },
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