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Traditional English :: robust
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robustly.html - adj. (robuster, robustest) 1 (of a person, animal, or thing) strong and sturdy, esp. in physique or construction. 2 (of exercise, discipline, etc.) vigorous, requiring strength. 3 (of intellect or mental attitude) straightforward, not given to nor confused by subtleties. 4 (of a statement, reply, etc.) bold, firm, unyielding. 5 (of wine etc.) full-bodied. robustly adv. robustness n. [F robuste or L robustus firm and hard f. robus, robur oak, strength] |
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Traditional English :: robust
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robustly.html - adj. (robuster, robustest) 1 (of a person, animal, or thing) strong and sturdy, esp. in physique or construction. 2 (of exercise, discipline, etc.) vigorous, requiring strength. 3 (of intellect or mental attitude) straightforward, not given to nor confused by subtleties. 4 (of a statement, reply, etc.) bold, firm, unyielding. 5 (of wine etc.) full-bodied. robustly adv. robustness n. [F robuste or L robustus firm and hard f. robus, robur oak, strength] |
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Traditional English :: robust
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robustly.html - adj. (robuster, robustest) 1 (of a person, animal, or thing) strong and sturdy, esp. in physique or construction. 2 (of exercise, discipline, etc.) vigorous, requiring strength. 3 (of intellect or mental attitude) straightforward, not given to nor confused by subtleties. 4 (of a statement, reply, etc.) bold, firm, unyielding. 5 (of wine etc.) full-bodied. robustly adv. robustness n. [F robuste or L robustus firm and hard f. robus, robur oak, strength] |
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English Idioms :: rob Peter to pay Paul
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robustly.html - {v. phr.} To change one duty or need for another; take from one person or thing to pay another. * /Bill owed Sam a dollar, so he borrowed another from Joe to pay Sam back. He robbed Peter to pay Paul./ * /Trying to study a lesson for one class during another class is like robbing Peter to pay Paul./ |
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English Idioms :: robbery
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robustly.html - See: HIGHWAY ROBBERY. |
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English Idioms :: robin
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robustly.html - See: ROUND ROBIN. |
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