IELTS Anvil

rugged

CEFR: C1

Having a rough, uneven, rocky surface; or engineered to be exceptionally tough, robust, and resistant to mechanical shock and harsh weather.

Synonyms

robust
sturdy
durable

Common Collocations

rugged terrain
rugged device
rugged landscape

Example Sentence

Off-road vehicles require rugged headlamp casings engineered to withstand severe vibrational shock and gravel impacts.

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