Noun
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a three-dimensional shape
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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
- solid state -
matter that is solid at room temperature and pressure
Adjective
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acting together as a single undiversified whole
"a solid voting bloc"
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of the same color throughout
"solid color"
- self colored - self coloured -
meriting respect or esteem
"an upstanding member of the community"
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of a substantial character and not frivolous or superficial
"work of solid scholarship"
"based on solid facts"
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financially sound
"the bank is solid and will survive this attack"
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impenetrable for the eye
"solid blackness"
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having three dimensions
"a solid object"
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not soft or yielding to pressure
"a firm mattress"
"the snow was firm underfoot"
"solid ground"
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of good quality and condition
solidly built
"a solid foundation"
"several substantial timber buildings"
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providing abundant nourishment
"a hearty meal"
"good solid food"
"ate a substantial breakfast"
"four square meals a day"
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uninterrupted in space
having no gaps or breaks
"a solid line across the page"
"solid sheets of water"
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of one substance or character throughout
"solid gold"
"carved out of solid rock"
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entirely of one substance with no holes inside
"a solid block of wood"
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of definite shape and volume
firm
neither liquid nor gaseous
"ice is water in the solid state"
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characterized by good substantial quality
"solid comfort"
"a solid base hit"