verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To produce a more rugged version of something, so that it will withstand rough treatment
2. 2
   produce in a version designed to withstand rough usage wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

annealannealruggedise

Etymology

From rugged + -ize.

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