solid definition

1. matter that is solid at room temperature and pressure
2. the state in which a substance has no tendency to flow under moderate stress; resists forces (such as compression) that tend to deform it; and retains a definite size and shape
3. a three-dimensional shape
4. characterized by good substantial quality
• examples: solid comfort
• examples: a solid base hit
5. of definite shape and volume; firm; neither liquid nor gaseous
• examples: ice is water in the solid state
6. entirely of one substance with no holes inside
• examples: a solid block of wood
7. of one substance or character throughout
• examples: solid gold
• examples: carved out of solid rock
8. uninterrupted in space; having no gaps or breaks
• examples: a solid line across the page
• examples: solid sheets of water
9. of good quality and condition; solidly built
• examples: a solid foundation
• examples: several substantial timber buildings
10. having three dimensions
• examples: a solid object
11. impenetrable for the eye
• examples: solid blackness
12. financially sound
• examples: the bank is solid and will survive this attack
13. of a substantial character and not frivolous or superficial
• examples: work of solid scholarship
• examples: based on solid facts
14. of the same color throughout
• examples: solid color
15. acting together as a single undiversified whole
• examples: a solid voting bloc