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Look up sturdy in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Sturdy may refer to: Sturdy (surname) Carl Sturdy, a pen name of Charles S. Strong (1906–1962), American
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Sturdy is a surname, and may refer to: Daryl Sturdy (born 1940), Canadian rower Deborah Sturdy, British nurse and academic Fred Sturdy (1908–1972), American
Sturdy_(surname)
British nurse and academic
Deborah Sturdy CBE FRCN is a British nurse and professor. She is the Government of the United Kingdom Chief Nurse for Social Care. She was awarded an Order
Deborah_Sturdy
English biblical scholar and academic (1933–1996)
John Vivian Mortland Sturdy (27 October 1933 – 6 July 1996) was an English biblical scholar and academic. He was Dean of Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge
John_V._M._Sturdy
British farmer and politician (born 1971)
Julian Charles Sturdy (born 3 June 1971) is a British Conservative Party politician and farmer. He served as Member of Parliament (MP) for York Outer from
Julian_Sturdy
Non-handicapped beggar in English law
In historical English law, a sturdy beggar was a person who was fit and able to work, but begged or wandered for a living instead. The Statute of Cambridge
Sturdy_beggar
List of ships with the same or similar names
HMS Sturdy has been the name of more than one ship of the British Royal Navy, and may refer to: HMS Sturdy (1912), a tug launched in 1912, renamed HMS
HMS_Sturdy
British forensic archaeologist
Caroline Sturdy Colls (born 1985) is a British archaeologist and academic, specializing in Holocaust studies, identification of human remains, forensic
Caroline_Sturdy_Colls
Canadian educator and politician from Saskatchewan (1893–1966)
John Henry Sturdy (January 27, 1893 – September 20, 1966) was an educator and political figure in Saskatchewan. He represented Saskatoon City from 1944
John_Henry_Sturdy
British farmer and politician (born 1944)
Robert William Sturdy (born 22 June 1944, in Wetherby, West Riding of Yorkshire) is a British politician, and former Member of the European Parliament
Robert_Sturdy
Canadian artist and designer (born 1942)
Martha Sturdy (born 1942) is a Canadian artist and designer. Sturdy gained international attention for her wearable sculpture in the late 1970s, which
Martha_Sturdy
List of ships with the same or similar names
USS Sturdy is a name used more than once by the United States Navy, and may refer to: USS Sturdy (SP-82), a patrol craft in commission from 1917 to 1919
USS_Sturdy
American football coach (born 1967)
Todd Sturdy (born May 31, 1967) is an American college football coach. He is the wide receivers coach for California Polytechnic State University, San
Todd_Sturdy
Parasitic disease
Coenurosis, also known as caenurosis, coenuriasis, gid, dunt or sturdy, is a parasitic infection that develops in the intermediate hosts of some tapeworm
Coenurosis
Patrol vessel of the United States Navy
USS Sturdy (PC-460/PYc-50) was a yacht converted to a patrol boat acquired by the U.S. Navy for the task of patrolling the coastal waters of the U.S. East
USS_Sturdy_(PC-460)
Topics referred to by the same term
John Sturdy may refer to: John Henry Sturdy, Saskatchewan politician John V. M. Sturdy, British academic This disambiguation page lists articles about
John_Sturdy
Juvenile book series
Don Sturdy is a fictional character in the Don Sturdy series of 15 American children's adventure novels published between 1925 and 1935 by Grosset & Dunlap
Don_Sturdy
1921 film
Her Sturdy Oak (also known as The Clinging Vine) is a 1921 black & white silent American comedy film directed by Thomas N. Heffron and written by Elmer
Her_Sturdy_Oak
Sturdy upright fixture that provides support for some other object
A stanchion (UK: /ˈstɑːnʃən/, /ˈstæn-/; US: /ˈstæn(t)ʃən/) is a sturdy upright fixture that provides support for some other object. It can be a permanent
Stanchion
Minesweeper of the United States Navy
USS Sturdy (MSO-494) was an Agile-class minesweeper acquired by the United States Navy for the task of removing mines that had been placed in the water
USS_Sturdy_(MSO-494)
Canadian politician (born 1962/3)
Jordan Sturdy (born 1962/3) is a Canadian politician, who represented the electoral district of West Vancouver-Sea to Sky in the Legislative Assembly of
Jordan_Sturdy
Scottish footballer (1898–??)
Thomas "Sturdy" Maxwell (born circa 1898) was a Scottish football forward who played in Scotland, England and the United States. Maxwell began his senior
Sturdy_Maxwell
British politician (born 1995)
he was 21, coming second to the Conservative Party's incumbent MP Julian Sturdy. Charters was subsequently elected as a councillor for the Wall End ward
Luke_Charters
American pole vaulter (1908–1972)
Frederic Harry Sturdy (January 25, 1908 – August 4, 1972) was an American pole vaulter. One of the first vaulters to clear 14 feet, Sturdy was U.S. outdoor
Fred_Sturdy
Canadian rower (born 1940)
Daryl Sturdy (born July 28, 1940) is a Canadian rower. He competed at the 1964 Summer Olympics and the 1968 Summer Olympics. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild;
Daryl_Sturdy
Scottish poet (1916–1997)
Thomas Sturdy Law (31 October 1916 – 12 May 1997) was a Scottish poet whose work was published throughout the latter half of the 20th century. His poetry
T._S._Law
American writer and adventurer
explorer. His pen names include Chuck Stanley, William McClellan, Carl Sturdy, Kelvin McKay, Nancy Bartlett, Myron Keats, Charles Stoddard, Larry Regan
Charles_S._Strong
Short vertical post for mooring of boats
A mooring bollard is a sturdy, short, vertical post on a ship or quay used principally for mooring boats. The term is probably related to bole, meaning
Mooring_bollard
Bay on Galiano Island, opposite Vancouver, Canada
Sturdies Bay is on the south east part of Galiano Island in British Columbia, Canada's Gulf Islands. It is known primarily for its ferry terminal, that
Sturdies_Bay
American baseball player (1899-1965)
Guy R. Sturdy (August 7, 1899 – May 4, 1965) was an American professional baseball player. He was a first baseman over parts of two seasons (1927–1928)
Guy_Sturdy
Submarine of the Royal Navy
HMS Sturdy was a S-class submarine of the third batch built for the Royal Navy during World War II. She survived the war and was scrapped in 1958. The
HMS_Sturdy_(P248)
German state from 1933 to 1945
system by 1944. Women were expected to be strong, healthy, and vital. The sturdy peasant woman who worked the land and bore strong children was considered
Nazi_Germany
Ancient Greek god
sending them to his army to hold them for ransom. He challenged the young and sturdy men to a boxing match, only to behead them when they were defeated; he hung
Apollo
British racing driver (born 1985)
challenges from teammate Bottas, and remained unchallenged amidst Ferrari's sturdy performances following the summer break. Hamilton clinched his sixth title
Lewis_Hamilton
Patrol vessel of the United States Navy
The first USS Sturdy (SP-82) was a patrol boat acquired by the U.S. Navy for the task of patrolling the coastal waters of the U.S. East Coast during World
USS_Sturdy_(SP-82)
Suspension bridge in Washington State
SR 16 (4 lanes westbound; 2 lanes per direction, 1950–2007) Other name(s) Sturdy Gertie, Westbound Tacoma Narrows Bridge Maintained by Washington State Department
Tacoma_Narrows_Bridge_(1950)
Country in West Asia
2008. Retrieved 25 October 2008. Bröning, Michael (7 March 2011). "The Sturdy House That Assad Built". Foreign Affairs. Archived from the original on
Syria
Island country in the Atlantic Ocean
animals of Iceland include the Icelandic sheep, cattle, chickens, goats, the sturdy Icelandic horse, and the Icelandic Sheepdog, all descendants of animals
Iceland
American television series
consensus reads, "What The Westies lacks in originality, it makes up for with a sturdy crime story, compelling characters, and a cast that knows how to handle
The_Westies_(TV_series)
American tennis player (born 1981)
6–4, 6–4. Despite the loss, Williams said she felt "more nimble and more sturdy and quicker" than she had in her comeback match at Queen's and expressed
Serena_Williams
Netflix television series
rating based on 28 critic reviews. The website's critics consensus reads, "A sturdy adaptation from the Harlan Coben canon, Run Away sprints through a series
Run_Away_(TV_series)
Leader of the Soviet Union from 1922 to 1924
Gorky commented that in his physical appearance as a "baldheaded, stocky, sturdy person", the communist revolutionary was "too ordinary" and did not give
Vladimir_Lenin
Type of small horse
all over the world, particularly in cold and harsh climates where hardy, sturdy working animals were needed. They are remarkably strong for their size.
Pony
American actress (born 1967)
manages to do some fine acting, and Gibson, whose likability must be a sturdy thing indeed." The film, nevertheless, grossed a respectable $137 million
Julia_Roberts
Russian-American tailor (1831–1908)
young man and spent some time in Canada as well. He invented jeans by using sturdy cloth and rivets to strengthen weak points in the seams, and partnered with
Jacob_W._Davis
Decorative container for cigarettes
A cigarette case (sometimes called a cigarette tin) is a sturdy container used to store small numbers of cigarettes and prevent them from being crushed
Cigarette_case
circumference in cm) Body build according to this index is noted as: Very sturdy: <10 Sturdy: 10-15 Good: 16-20 Average: 21-25 Weak: 26-30 Very weak: 31-35 Poor:
Pignet_Index
Trojan prince, second husband of Helen of Troy
to Sparta. Paris was described by the chronicler Malalas as "well-grown, sturdy, white, good nose, good eyes, black pupils, black hair, incipient beard
Paris_(mythology)
American actor (born 1955)
the emotions that he invites us to share on the world's screens and the sturdy personalities of his legendary characters". 2006: Honored with a star on
Bruce_Willis
1858–1947 Crown rule in India
by British engineers. The system was heavily built, using a broad gauge, sturdy tracks and strong bridges. By 1900 India had a full range of rail services
British_Raj
Small horse breed developed in Iceland
performing tölt Country of origin Iceland Traits Distinguishing features Sturdy build, shorter height, fluffy-thick coat; two unique gaits. Breed standards
Icelandic_horse
D. Stallibrass Keith Steele (1972) : H. K. C. Steele Ronald Sturdy (1938) : R. G. Sturdy Simon Sutcliffe (1981) : S. P. Sutcliffe Chris Tavaré (1976) :
List of Oxford and Cambridge Universities cricket team players
List_of_Oxford_and_Cambridge_Universities_cricket_team_players
1990–1991 conflict in the Middle East
themselves with an antidote for nerve gas. It has been suggested that the sturdy construction techniques used in Israeli cities, coupled with the fact that
Gulf_War
American actor (1940–2022)
Don Sturdy, the name he also used as a radio DJ on underground FM station KMPX in San Francisco in the late 1960s. Under the alias of Don Sturdy, Hesseman
Howard_Hesseman
Type of exercise equipment
A punching bag (or British English punchbag) is a sturdy bag designed to be repeatedly punched. A punching bag is usually cylindrical and filled with various
Punching_bag
2025 Scottish television series
2025). "'Dept. Q' Review: Matthew Goode Excels in Netflix's Satisfyingly Sturdy Crime Procedural". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 29 May 2025. "Dept
Dept._Q
1898 conflict between Spain and the United States
History Collection. Cunningham, Roger D. (January 2005). ""A Lot of Fine, Sturdy Black Warriors": Texas's African American "Immunes" in the Spanish-American
Spanish–American_War
Major river in northeast Africa
built – both utilitarian and ceremonial. Egyptian boats were sufficiently sturdy to carry large obelisks and stones for building pyramids and temples. In
Nile
English bell-makers (fl. 1440–1459)
Johanna Hill (d. 1441) and Johanna Sturdy (fl. 1459) were English bell-makers. They both ran the same bell-foundry in Aldgate, London in the fifteenth
Johanna Hill and Johanna Sturdy
Johanna_Hill_and_Johanna_Sturdy
British fuel engineer (1880–1943)
Frank Sturdy Sinnatt CB FRS (4 May 1880 – 27 January 1943) was a British fuel engineer. Sinnatt was born on 4 May 1880 in St. Helier in Jersey, eldest
Frank_Sturdy_Sinnatt
1995 domestic terrorism bombing in Oklahoma City
considerate security barriers, which are driven deep into the ground for sturdiness. All new federal buildings must now be constructed with truck-resistant
Oklahoma_City_bombing
Act of the Parliament of England
The Act for Punishment of Sturdy Vagabonds and Beggars (27 Hen. 8. c. 25) was an act of the Parliament of England passed in Tudor England by Henry VIII
Vagabonds_Act_1536
Employment classification
referred to as such because in the early 20th century, they usually wore sturdy, inexpensive clothing that did not show dirt easily, such as blue denim
Designation of workers by collar color
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Consolidated city-parish in Louisiana, US
engineering throughout the 20th century eventually made it possible to build sturdy foundations in the foundations that underlie the structures. In the 1960s
New_Orleans
Engineering vehicle specifically designed to deliver a high tractive effort
lawn tractor is often hard to make – generally, garden tractors are more sturdily built, with stronger frames, 12-inch or larger wheels mounted with multiple
Tractor
Edible fruit
the shelf life of fresh apples, but refrigeration is still required. Even sturdy winter varieties only keep well until December in cool climates. For longer
Apple
Breed of domestic cat
It is a large breed with a strong body, long legs, a bushy tail, and a sturdy body. It is very good at climbing, partly because of its strong claws. The
Norwegian_Forest_Cat
Species of bee
and the transparent wings are purple-tinged brown in colour. The bee is sturdy in build, with a reinforced thorax. The female neon cuckoo bee seeks out
Thyreus_nitidulus
Jewish diaspora of Spain and Portugal
history of Palestine 63 BCE–CE 70". In Horbury, William; Davies, W. D.; Sturdy, John (eds.). The Early Roman Period. The Cambridge History of Judaism.
Sephardic_Jews
Objects made by weaving or plaiting flexible twigs or osiers
also applies to products woven from synthetic fibers. Wicker is light yet sturdy, making it suitable for items that will be moved often like porch and patio
Wicker
American actor, director and author (born 1970)
Robert (January 21, 2018). "White Fang Film Review: Jack London Classic Gets Sturdy, Simplistic Animated Retelling". TheWrap. Archived from the original on
Ethan_Hawke
1935 dive bomber aircraft family by Junkers
conquest of Norway, the Netherlands, Belgium, and France in 1940. Though sturdy, accurate, and very effective against ground targets, the Stuka was, like
Junkers_Ju_87
Species of grass-like plant
Carex alma is a species of sedge known by the common name sturdy sedge. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, where it grows
Carex_alma
Mechanical laundry aid
A mangle is a mechanical laundry aid consisting of two rollers in a sturdy frame, connected by cogs and, in its home version, powered by a hand crank or
Mangle_(machine)
American record producer and musician (1933–2024)
piano and alto sax and singing like Nat Cole. Jones credited his father's sturdy work ethic with giving him the means to proceed, and his loving nature with
Quincy_Jones
Large volcanic eruption in the Sunda Strait
(1983) Washington, D.C. : Smithsonian Institution Press. ISBN 0-87474-841-0 Sturdy, E.W. (September 1884). "The Volcanic Eruption of Krakatoa". The Atlantic
1883_eruption_of_Krakatoa
Sturdy footwear for outdoor activities
are used where a lightweight boot is most suitable. Trail hikers are also sturdy, higher-cut, and watertight. These boots provide more stability and ankle
Hiking_boot
American close air support attack aircraft
including the engines, main landing gear, and vertical stabilizers. The sturdy landing gear, low-pressure tires and large, straight wings allow operation
Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II
Fairchild_Republic_A-10_Thunderbolt_II
King of England from 1327 to 1377
Press. OCLC 958711318. Sturdy, David J. (1992). "The Royal Touch in England". In Duchhardt, Heinz; Jackson, Richard A.; Sturdy, David J. (eds.). European
Edward_III
Japanese biological and chemical warfare research facility (1936–1945)
days of the war to destroy evidence of their activities, but many were sturdy enough to remain somewhat intact. Former Unit 731 member Hideo Shimizu stated
Unit_731
British actress (1916–2020)
and praised de Havilland's ability to convey the "warmth, affection and sturdiness needed in the role". One of de Havilland's best received performances
Olivia_de_Havilland
Edible fruit-bearing tree in family. Moraceae
addition to the fruit serving as a staple food in many cultures, the light, sturdy timber of breadfruit has been used for making furniture, houses, and surfboards
Breadfruit
American actor (born 1974)
response. Anne Thompson of The Observer took note of DiCaprio's "low-key, sturdy performance", but felt that co-star Daniel Day-Lewis overshadowed him. In
Leonardo_DiCaprio
European football competition
their defeat. Portugal attacked and dominated possession but once again, sturdy defending and goalkeeping from Greece kept the hosts off the scoreboard
UEFA_Euro_2004
2025 memoir by Arundhati Roy
Alexandra Jacobs, in a review in The New York Times, praised the memoir as "sturdy and polished". She noted that Roy does not soften the "abrasive presence"
Mother_Mary_Comes_to_Me
American actor (born 1981)
The Hollywood Reporter praised Evans's performance, stating that he "is sturdy and conveys the right measure of empathy and fear". He had a cameo in Adam
Chris_Evans_(actor)
1968 studio album by Dr. John
Antilles to the bayou St. John. Aunt Francis who told me the epic of Jump Sturdy and Apricot Glow. Mimi, who in silence, says the lyrics to Mamma Roux in
Gris-Gris
British explorer and naval officer (1728–1779)
planned for Endeavour. Like most colliers, Endeavour had a large hold, a sturdy construction that would tolerate grounding, was small enough to be careened
James_Cook
American online retailer of prescription glasses and sunglasses
Reviewers praised Zenni for its low prices, diversity of options, and having sturdy glasses for children. After trying Zenni glasses, Los Angeles Times consumer
Zenni_Optical
Romanian and American actor (born 1982)
Chaney, Jen (March 18, 2021). "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Is More Sturdy Product From the Marvel Machine". Vulture. Archived from the original on
Sebastian_Stan
Destroyer of the Royal Navy
HMS Sturdy was an S-class destroyer (1917), which served with the Royal Navy. Launched in 1919, the destroyer visited the Free City of Danzig the following
HMS_Sturdy_(1919)
Warp-faced textile
Denim is a sturdy, cotton, warp-faced textile in which the weft passes under two or more warp threads. This twill weave produces a diagonal ribbing that
Denim
Film by John Burr
lesson. So while The Gates itself isn't a total smash, it's a more than sturdy final effort from a beloved actor." "The Gates (15)". British Board of Film
The_Gates_(2026_film)
Figure in Greek mythology
you put away your rudder over the smoke, and the fields worked by ox and sturdy mule would run to waste". Hesiod also adds more information to the Theogony's
Prometheus
Family of insects
family are fairly easily recognizable: they have a relatively narrow neck, sturdy build, and formidable curved proboscis (sometimes called a rostrum). Large
Reduviidae
American actress and director (born 1981)
release with mixed reviews. The Hollywood Reporter dubbed her portrayal a "sturdy, salt-of-the-earth" type who "makes [a substantial] impression". That same
Bryce_Dallas_Howard
Canadian-American actor (1897–1984)
Golden Age of Hollywood, known for his "portrayals of men who prove both sturdy and wise," Pidgeon earned two Academy Award nominations for Best Actor for
Walter_Pidgeon
American author and humorist (1835–1910)
and murderous acts of mankind. At mid-career, Twain combined rich humor, sturdy narrative, and social criticism in Huckleberry Finn. He was a master of
Mark_Twain
Softwood from North American conifers has a variety of commercial uses. The sturdier timber is milled for plywood, wood veneer and construction framing, including
List of inventoried conifers in Canada
List_of_inventoried_conifers_in_Canada
Emperor of Austria from 1848 to 1916
enclosed the neck. The collars of uniforms at that time were made from very sturdy material, precisely to counter this kind of attack. Even though the Emperor
Franz_Joseph_I
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