Brass symbolized hardness, strength, and firmness. Baskets vary in size, according to the expected softness/firmness of the snow. Some sagging is due to the aging of the glandular tissues that produce breast firmness. He bore his execution with a firmness and cheerfulness worthy of Socrates. He possessed honesty, courage, firmness, independence, and common sense. Tightening or loosening the lacing produces corresponding changes in the firmness of the corset. For example, apples get graded by their size, color, wax residue, firmness, and skin appearance. Categorizing cheeses by moisture content or firmness is a common but inexact practice. All complaints received will be conducted accordingly without prejudice with trust, firmness and fairness. Any object of sufficient firmness and shape could be used as a dildo. The paper was pledged to "impartiality, firmness and independence". It has the firmness of raw meat and bounces back readily when pressed. This gives the glans less firmness relative to the shaft. He earned worldwide respect for Spain through firmness and fairness. The gauge of the coils is another factor which determines firmness and support.