Definitions for solid

Definitions for (noun) solid

Main entry: solid

Definition: a three-dimensional shape


Main entry: solid, solid state, solidness

Definition: the state in which a substance has no tendency to flow under moderate stress; resists forces (such as compression) that tend to deform it; and retains a definite size and shape


Main entry: solid

Definition: matter that is solid at room temperature and pressure


Definitions for (adj) solid

Main entry: solid

Definition: uninterrupted in space; having no gaps or breaks

Usage: a solid line across the page; solid sheets of water


Main entry: solid

Definition: impenetrable for the eye

Usage: solid blackness


Main entry: solid

Definition: having three dimensions

Usage: a solid object


Main entry: whole, solid, unanimous

Definition: acting together as a single undiversified whole

Usage: a solid voting bloc


Main entry: solid

Definition: characterized by good substantial quality

Usage: solid comfort; a solid base hit


Main entry: firm, solid

Definition: not soft or yielding to pressure

Usage: a firm mattress; the snow was firm underfoot; solid ground


Main entry: solid

Definition: of one substance or character throughout

Usage: solid gold; carved out of solid rock


Main entry: solid, self-colored, self-coloured

Definition: of the same color throughout

Usage: solid color


Main entry: upstanding, solid

Definition: meriting respect or esteem

Usage: an upstanding member of the community


Main entry: solid

Definition: of a substantial character and not frivolous or superficial

Usage: work of solid scholarship; based on solid facts


Main entry: solid

Definition: of definite shape and volume; firm; neither liquid nor gaseous

Usage: ice is water in the solid state


Main entry: solid

Definition: entirely of one substance with no holes inside

Usage: a solid block of wood


Main entry: solid

Definition: financially sound

Usage: the bank is solid and will survive this attack


Main entry: solid, substantial, strong

Definition: of good quality and condition; solidly built

Usage: a solid foundation; several substantial timber buildings


Main entry: satisfying, solid, square, hearty, substantial

Definition: providing abundant nourishment

Usage: a hearty meal; good solid food; ate a substantial breakfast; four square meals a day


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