Firmer

adj, noun

adj, noun ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A physical exercise or cosmetic product intended to firm part of the body.

    "face firmers"

  2. 2
    A thin chisel with a tang to enter the handle instead of a socket for receiving it.
Adjective
  1. 1
    comparative form of firm: more firm comparative, form-of

    "to put on a firmer footing"

Synonyms

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companycorporationimmobilesecuresettledsolid

Example

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""The DfT appears to have put things on a firmer footing, but the path is littered with cautionary tales of transport projects that later went off the rails."

Etymology

From firm + -er.

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