sturdy construction

collocation in English

meaningsofsturdyandconstruction

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sturdy
adjective
uk
/ˈstɜː.di/us
/ˈstɝː.di/
physically strong and solid or thick, and therefore unlikely to break or ...
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construction
noun
uk
/kənˈstrʌk.ʃən/us
/kənˈstrʌk.ʃən/
the work of building or making something, especially buildings, ...
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(Definition ofsturdyandconstructionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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There are many cottages in rural areas which are comfortable and ofsturdyconstruction, but which still lack modern conveniences.
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The type'ssturdyconstructionwas frequently demonstrated and the armament was effective.
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The allied fleet was outnumbered, but made up for it with ships which, on average, had superior firepower and heavier, moresturdyconstruction.
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Nearby however, a steel-reinforced telephone exchange building received minimal damage, as a result of itssturdyconstruction.
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His chairs were noted for theirsturdyconstructionand durability.
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Despite thesturdyconstructionof the building, the interior was gutted.
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The base of the windlass attached to the foredeck, a verysturdyconstruction, seems to have been torn off, which suggest the sinking happened suddenly.
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She was designed for polar conditions with a verysturdyconstruction.
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The utilitarian brick jail, of squat andsturdyconstructionwith small windows and iron bars, was built in 1910.
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Again, the model was intended specifically for export markets (primarily in the developing world), with simplified equipment, fewer gears, and asturdyconstruction.
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With extra tape on the edges and at the pole, this makes the banner a fairlysturdyconstructionwhich the players have no trouble breaking through.
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Pan frying (or shallow frying) requires a frying pan ofsturdyconstructionand a source of fat that does not fully immerse the chicken.
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