One entry found for stout.

Entry Word: stout
Function: adjective
Text: 1 able to withstand hardship, strain, or exposure <erected a stout wooden fence to keep the wild animals out> -- see HARDY 1
2 being compact and broad in build and often short in stature <the wrestler is stout in build, so he is frequently underestimated by his opponents> -- see STOCKY
3 feeling or displaying no fear by temperament <stout souls who boldly ventured forward, not knowing what kinds of danger they faced> -- see BRAVE
4 having muscles capable of exerting great physical force <covered wagons drawn by stout oxen> -- see STRONG 1
5 not showing weakness or uncertainty <a stout defender of women's rights in the third world> -- see FIRM 1