firm (
http://definr.com/firm)
adj 1: marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable;
"firm convictions"; "a firm mouth"; "steadfast
resolve"; "a man of unbendable perseverence";
"unwavering loyalty" [syn:
steadfast,
steady,
unbendable,
unfaltering,
unshakable,
unwavering]
2: not soft or yielding to pressure; "a firm mattress"; "the
snow was firm underfoot"; "solid ground" [syn:
solid]
3: strong and sure; "a firm grasp"; "gave a strong pull on the
rope" [syn:
strong]
4: not subject to revision or change; "a firm contract"; "a
firm offer"
5: (of especially a person's physical features) not shaking or
trembling; "his voice was firm and confident"; "a firm
step"
6: not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall; "stocks are
still firm" [syn:
steady,
unfluctuating]
7: securely established; "an established reputation"; "holds a
firm position as the country's leading poet" [syn:
established]
8: marked by the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue; "firm
muscles"
9: pleasingly firm and fresh and making a crunching noise when
chewed; "crisp carrot and celery sticks"; "a firm apple";
"crunchy lettuce" [syn:
crisp,
crunchy]
10: securely fixed in place; "the post was still firm after
being hit by the car" [syn:
fast,
immobile]
11: unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause; "a firm
ally"; "loyal supporters"; "the true-hearted soldier...of
Tippecanoe"- Campaign song for William Henry Harrison;
"fast friends" [syn:
loyal,
truehearted,
fast(a)]
n : members of a business organization; "he worked for a
brokerage house" [syn:
house,
business firm]
adv : with resolute determination; "we firmly believed it"; "you
must stand firm" [syn:
firmly,
steadfastly,
unwaveringly]
v 1: become taut or tauter [syn:
tauten]
2: make taut or tauter; "tauten a rope" [syn:
tauten]