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про́чный — meaning in English

prochnyy

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English meaning

  • durable adj Able to withstand wear, damage, or long use.
  • fast adj Moving or able to move at high speed; quick.
  • firm noun A business, especially one run as a partnership, such as a law or accounting practice.
  • hard adj Solid and firm; not easily broken, cut, or dented.
  • recalcitrant adjective Stubbornly refusing to obey authority, follow rules or cooperate, even under pressure.
  • rugged adj Having a rough, uneven, or harsh terrain.
  • solid adjective Firm and stable in structure; not liquid or gas.
  • sound noun A sensation perceived by the ear, caused by vibrations traveling through air or another medium.
  • stout adj Solidly built; somewhat fat.
  • strong adjective Physically powerful; capable of exerting or withstanding great force.
  • substantial adjective Large enough in size, amount, or value to be significant.
  • tough adjective Strong and resilient; not easily broken, worn out, or damaged.

Senses

про́чный is used for these senses in English:

  • durable Able to resist wear or decay; lasting; enduring.
  • fast (dated) Firmly or securely fixed in place; stable. [from 9th c.]
  • fast (of dyes or colours) Not running or fading when subjected to detrimental conditions such as wetness or intense light; permanent. [from 17th c.]
  • firm Steadfast, secure, solid (in position)
  • hard Resistant to pressure; difficult to break, cut, or penetrate.
  • recalcitrant Difficult to deal with or to operate.
  • rugged (of a person) Strong, sturdy, well-built.
  • rugged (of health, physique etc.) Vigorous; robust; hardy

fast — full definition

  1. adj Moving or able to move at high speed; quick.
  2. adj Fixed firmly in place; not easily moved.
  3. adv Quickly, or with great speed.
  4. verb To go without food, often for religious, health, or medical reasons.
  5. noun A period of abstaining from food.

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