hieb- und stichfest — meaning in English

English meaning

• airtight adj Sealed so tightly that no air or gas can pass in or out.
• ironclad adj So solid or certain that it cannot reasonably be disputed or broken.
• sure adj Certain or confident about something.

Senses

hieb- und stichfest is used for these senses in English:

• airtight (figuratively) Having no weak points or flaws.
• ironclad (figuratively) Solid or certain; not able to be disputed or questioned; irrefutable.
• sure Physically secure and certain, non-failing, reliable.

airtight — full definition

1. adj Sealed so tightly that no air or gas can pass in or out.
2. adj So carefully reasoned or well-supported that it has no weak points; impossible to refute.

ironclad — full definition

1. adj So solid or certain that it cannot reasonably be disputed or broken.
2. noun Historically, a warship protected by iron or steel armor plating.

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