1. comparative form of firm; more solid, stable, or secure
2. more resolute or determined in attitude or decision

1. a woodworking chisel with a strong blade for heavy cutting
Usage: woodworking

Examples

• The ground became firmer after the rain stopped.
• She took a firmer stance on the company’s policies.
• The mattress felt firmer than the one at home.
• His grip grew firmer as he climbed higher.
• The carpenter used a firmer to shape the wooden joint.
• Management adopted a firmer approach to attendance.
• The soil needs to be firmer before planting.