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Strapping vs Sturdy - What's the difference?

strapping | sturdy |

In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between strapping and sturdy

is that strapping is (obsolete) of a young woman full of vigor; lusty while sturdy is (obsolete) foolishly obstinate or resolute; stubborn.

As adjectives the difference between strapping and sturdy

is that strapping is (obsolete) of a young woman full of vigor; lusty while sturdy is of firm build; stiff; stout; strong.

As nouns the difference between strapping and sturdy

is that strapping is adhesive plaster for strapping injuries while sturdy is a disease in sheep and cattle, marked by great nervousness, or by dullness and stupor.

As a verb strapping

is .

strapping

English

Verb

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    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (obsolete) Of a young woman full of vigor; lusty.
  • Of a person of either sex; Having a sturdy muscular physique; robust.
  • * {{quote-news
    • , year=2011 , date=February 12 , author=Les Roopanarine , title=Birmingham 1 - 0 Stoke , work=BBC citation , page= , passage=But while the two strapping front men battered Foster, they could not better him, and in the absence of tangible reward for his creative efforts, Pennant almost took matters into his own hands, curling a low free-kick inches wide of Foster's left-hand upright.}}

    Noun

  • Adhesive plaster for strapping injuries.
  • A length of narrow material to be used for straps, or straps collectively.
  • A beating with a strap.

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    sturdy

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Of firm build; stiff; stout; strong.
    • a sturdy oak tree
  • * Sir H. Wotton
    • He was not of any delicate contexture; his limbs rather sturdy than dainty.
  • Solid in structure or person.
    • It was a sturdy building, able to withstand strong winds and cold weather.
    The dog was sturdy and could work all day without getting tired.
  • (obsolete) Foolishly obstinate or resolute; stubborn.
  • * Hudibras
    • This must be done, and I would fain see / Mortal so sturdy as to gainsay.
  • * Atterbury
    • A sturdy , hardened sinner shall advance to the utmost pitch of impiety with less reluctance than he took the first steps.
  • Resolute, in a good sense; or firm, unyielding quality.
    • a man of sturdy piety or patriotism

    Noun

    (-)
  • A disease in sheep and cattle, marked by great nervousness, or by dullness and stupor.

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