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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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Surname list
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
German state from 1933 to 1945
were expected to be strong, healthy, vital, feminine, and submissive. The sturdy peasant woman who worked the land and bore strong children was considered
Nazi_Germany
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)
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
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)
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
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)
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
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
Designation_of_workers_by_collar_color
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
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)
Species of flowering plant in the sedge family
family. It is known by many common names: saltmarsh bulrush, alkali bulrush, sturdy bulrush, seacoast bulrush, stout bulrush, three-cornered sedge or leafy
Bolboschoenus_robustus
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
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)
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
Large, open-topped hand bag
often used as reusable shopping bags. The archetypal tote bag is made of sturdy cloth, perhaps with thick leather at its handles or bottom; leather versions
Tote_bag
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
English stand-up comedian
February 2024. "Jessica Fostekew: Sturdy Girl Club". BBC Radio 4. BBC. Retrieved 29 July 2025. "Jessica Fostekew: Sturdy Girl Club - Radio 4 Stand-Up". British
Jessica_Fostekew
Species of carnivorous plant
Drosera andersoniana, the sturdy sundew, is an erect perennial tuberous species in the genus Drosera that is endemic to Western Australia. It produces
Drosera_andersoniana
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
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
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
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, 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
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
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
of quartz, feldspar, and mica. It is often used as a more affordable and sturdy alternative to granite. Beola is a type of heterogeneous orthogneiss, and
Beola
Scottish breed of traditional pony
Islands, Scotland Traits Distinguishing features Intelligent, small size, sturdy build, thick coat, compact and strong Breed standards Shetland Pony Studbook
Shetland_pony
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
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
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 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
1859 abolitionist effort to cause a slave revolt
their positions and, since escape was impossible, fortify themselves in "a sturdy stone building", the most defensible in the Armory, the fire engine house
John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry
John_Brown's_raid_on_Harpers_Ferry
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
Finely corded fabric
a very narrow-waled corduroy called pincord, but it is heavier and more sturdy. It is usually woven using 40% cotton and 60% wool (or similar compositions
Russell_cord
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
Dog breed
following a trail even after it has gone cold. The Alpine Dachsbracke is very sturdy. This small dog has a slight resemblance to a Dachshund, with short legs
Alpine_Dachsbracke
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
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
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
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
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
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)
Type of boot associated with violence
boot that has been associated with violence. Such boots are generally of sturdy design and may be steel-toed. They have been considered as offensive weapons
Bovver_boot
Measure of endorsement of masculine norms
Masculinity. The four sections are titled "No Sissy Stuff", "The Big Wheel", "The Sturdy Oak" and "Give 'em Hell". Each section contains 2 subscales with 15-16 items
Brannon_Masculinity_Scale
Violently rotating column of air
the road (so as not to block emergency traffic), and find a sturdy shelter. If no sturdy shelter is nearby, getting low in a ditch is the next best option
Tornado
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
Miniature wargame
preference for ranged combat and siege tactics. Their infantry is slow but sturdy. In 1982, Rick Priestley joined Citadel Miniatures, a company started with
Warhammer_40,000
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
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
2026 film by Ric Roman Waugh
Migration compared to its predecessor's big bang thrills, but Gerard Butler's sturdy star power keeps this continuation reasonably compelling." Metacritic, which
Greenland_2:_Migration
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
Dog type, hunting dog
The Beagle: long ears, large nasal passages, and a sturdy body for endurance
Scent_hound
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