Of a material substance: durable, hard-wearing; (also) having an enduring effect.

Able to withstand change, decay, or wear.

Of a material thing: able to withstand wear or damage; durable, hard-wearing; imperishable. Of a person or other living thing: long-lived, hardy…

That dures; lasting, continuing.

able to stand a considerable amount of wear or use; durable.

(see duty, n. 6), used attributively, of a machine, material, etc., designed to deal with heavy materials or to be suitable to stand up to hard…

North American. Esp. of hosiery and footwear: of a weight and quality suitable for heavy wear. Now historical.