strong : Idioms & Phrases
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strong belief
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noun an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
article of faith; conviction.
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strong breeze
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noun wind moving 25-31 knots; 6 on the Beaufort scale
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Strong conjugation
(Gram.) , the conjugation of a strong verb; called alsoold, ∨ irregular, conjugation , and distinguished from theweak, ∨ regular, conjugation .
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strong drink
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noun an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
hard drink; spirits; liquor; John Barleycorn; booze; hard liquor.
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strong force
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noun (physics) the interaction that binds protons and neutrons together in the nuclei of atoms; mediated by gluons
color force; strong force.
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strong gale
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noun wind moving 47-54 knots; 9 on the Beaufort scale
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strong interaction
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noun (physics) the interaction that binds protons and neutrons together in the nuclei of atoms; mediated by gluons
color force; strong force.
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strong point
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noun an asset of special worth or utility
strength; speciality; strong point; specialty; long suit; forte; metier.
- cooking is his forte
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strong suit
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noun a long suit including high cards
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noun an asset of special worth or utility
strength; speciality; strong point; specialty; long suit; forte; metier.
- cooking is his forte
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strong-arm
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verb handle roughly
- He was strong-armed by the policemen
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verb be bossy towards
bully; ballyrag; bullyrag; hector; push around; boss around; browbeat.
- Her big brother always bullied her when she was young
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verb use physical force against
- They strong-armed me when I left the restaurant
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adjective satellite impelled by physical force especially against resistance
strong-arm; forcible; physical.
- forcible entry
- a real cop would get physical
- strong-arm tactics
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strong-armer
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noun an aggressive and violent young criminal
tough; goon; punk; hoodlum; thug; toughie; hood.
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adjective satellite impelled by physical force especially against resistance
strong-arm; forcible; physical.
- forcible entry
- a real cop would get physical
- strong-arm tactics
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strong-boned
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adjective satellite having strong bones
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strong-flavored
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adjective satellite having a strong taste
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strong-growing
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adjective satellite tending to spread quickly
aggressive; fast-growing.
- an aggressive tumor
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strong-minded
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adjective satellite having a determined will
strong-minded.
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adjective satellite marked by vigorous independence of thought and judgment
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Strong"-mind`ed adjective
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Having a vigorous mind; esp., having or affecting masculine qualities of mind; -- said of women. --Strong"-mind`ed*ness , n.
Webster 1913
strong-scented
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adjective satellite having a strong odor
strong-scented.
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strong-smelling
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adjective satellite having a strong odor
strong-scented.
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strong-water
Strong"-wa`ter noun
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An acid. Obs. -
Distilled or ardent spirits; intoxicating liquor.
Webster 1913
strong-willed
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adjective satellite having a determined will
strong-minded.