Search "stout" in:
 |
stout
Text:
1
able to withstand hardship, strain, or exposure<erected a stout wooden fence to keep the wild animals out>— see hardy 1
2
being compact and broad in build and often short in stature<the wrestler is stout in build, so he is frequently underestimated by his opponents>— see stocky
3
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament<stout souls who boldly ventured forward, not knowing what kinds of danger they faced>— see brave
4
having muscles capable of exerting great physical force<covered wagons drawn by stout oxen>— see strong 1
5
not showing weakness or uncertainty<a stout defender of womenʼs rights in the third world>— see firm 1
Learn more about
"stout" and related topics at
Britannica.com
|
