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strong US English

having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks

Strong, William US English

(1808–95), US Supreme Court associate justice 1870–80. Appointed to the Court by President Grant, he wrote the majority opinion in the Court’s 1871 reversal of its decision that declared the Legal Tender Act of 1862 unconstitutional

strong-arm US English

using or characterized by force or violence

strong gale US English

a wind of force 9 on the Beaufort scale (41-47 knots or 47-54 mph)

strong side US English

(on teams with an odd number of players) the half of an offensive or defensive alignment that has one player more

strong suit US English

(in bridge) a holding of a number of high cards of one suit in a hand

going strong in strong US English

continuing to be healthy, vigorous, or successful

strong breeze US English

a wind of force 6 on the Beaufort scale (22-27 knots or 25-31 mph)

strong drink US English

alcohol, especially liquor

strong-minded US English

not easily influenced by others; resolute and determined

strong safety US English

a defensive back positioned opposite the offensive team’s stronger side, who often covers the tight end

strong-willed US English

determined to do as one wants even if other people advise against it

strong-smelling US English

having a powerful smell

come on strong in strong US English

behave aggressively or assertively, especially in making sexual advances to someone

strong interaction US English

interaction at short distances between certain subatomic particles mediated by the strong force

a strong stomach in stomach US English

an ability to see or do unpleasant things without feeling sick or squeamish

one's strong point in strong US English

something at which one excels

the long arm of the law in arm1 US English

used to refer to the criminal justice system as far-reaching

strongbox US English

a small lockable box, typically made of metal, in which valuables may be kept

headstrong US English

self-willed and obstinate

strongpoint US English

a specially fortified defensive position

strongroom US English

a room, typically one in a bank, designed to protect valuable items against fire and theft