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Meaning of firmer

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

firmer

adjective

Definitions

  1. Steadfast, secure, solid (in position)

    Example: It's good to have a firm grip when shaking hands.

  2. Fixed (in opinion)

    Example: He was firm that selling his company would a good choice and didn't let anyone talk him out of it.

  3. Durable, rigid (material state)

    Example: firm flesh; firm muscles, firm wood; firm land (i.e. not soft and marshy)

noun

Definitions

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

    Example: face firmers

  2. A thin chisel with a tang to enter the handle instead of a socket for receiving it.