Sturdy
(adjective)
- Firmly built and able to withstand pressure or wear.
- Having physical strength and endurance.
Origin:
Middle english (in the sense "strong, robust"): from old french estur, from latin instabilis "unsteady", from in- "not" + stabilis (see stable).
Examples:
- The chair was sturdy and well-made.
- The tree was old but still sturdy.
- He was a sturdy old man who could lift a heavy weight.
- The bridge was sturdy enough to hold many cars.
- The material was sturdy and will last for a long time.