Is there a difference between "stiff" and "sturdy"... - Page 2

Desertdi · ‎03-13-2010

On 10/31/2014 tough_kitty said:
On 10/31/2014 Desertdi said:
On 10/31/2014 tough_kitty said: Stiff and rigid are synonyms. Both mean "not easily bent". English isn't my first language but I would not use "sturdy" as an adjective describing leather.

I might say "durable" instead of "sturdy"...........and I sure wouldn't use the "other two words"..........ever.

??? "Stiff leather" seems to be a commonly used expression....even when you Google it.

Well, "stiff" is slang for a dead person (among other things).......

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tough_kitty · ‎04-22-2014

On 10/31/2014 Desertdi said:
On 10/31/2014 tough_kitty said:
On 10/31/2014 Desertdi said:
On 10/31/2014 tough_kitty said: Stiff and rigid are synonyms. Both mean "not easily bent". English isn't my first language but I would not use "sturdy" as an adjective describing leather.

I might say "durable" instead of "sturdy"...........and I sure wouldn't use the "other two words"..........ever.

??? "Stiff leather" seems to be a commonly used expression....even when you Google it.

Well, "stiff" is slang for a dead person (among other things).......

I'm sure the word has multiple meanings, and one of them is used to describe leather.