عَلْدٌ

Hardness and strength. (K. [See 1.])

And A thing, (S,) or anything, (TA,) hard, (S, K,) and strong: (K:) or, according to Kh, anything thick, big, or coarse, and strong. (Ham p. 81.)

And Standing fast, and refusing to be led, or to turn. (L.)

Also, (S, K,) or أَعْلَادٌ, (IAar, TA,) which is the plural, (TA,) The sinews عَصَب of the neck. (IAar, S, K.)