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Another word for durable

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Adjective

  1. Existing or remaining in the same state for an indefinitely long time

    See also:

    continue

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Another word for durable

Modifier
  1. See also:

    strong

    permanent

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Sentence Examples

  • The most durable of fences are those formed of small oaks, split lengthwise by the wedge into thin boards.

  • It is not as durable as round rope and is heavier for the same working strength.

  • When well prepared for use, larch is one of the most durable of coniferous woods.

  • Masonry and concrete are more durable than metal, and metal than timber.

  • The live oak is one of the most valuable timber trees of the genus, the wood being extremely durable, both exposed to air and under water; heavy and closegrained, it is perhaps the best of the American oaks for shipbuilding, and is invaluable for water-wheels and mill-work.

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