firmness

the shell closes with viselike firmness n

the shell closes with viselike firmness n a piece of paper money worth one dollar n flesh of either hard-shell or soft-shell clams v gather clams, by digging in the sand by the ocean

a pleasing firmness and freshness n

n the act of making up your mind about something n a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration n (boxing) a victory won on points when no knockout has occurred n the outcome of a game or contest n the trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of character or purpose

characterized by decision and firmness