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- DictionaryRug·ged/ˈrəɡəd/
adjective
- 1. (of ground or terrain) having a broken, rocky, and uneven surface: "a rugged coastline"
rugged. adjective. /ˈrʌɡɪd/. /ˈrʌɡɪd/. (of the landscape) not level or smooth and having rocks rather than plants or trees. rugged cliffs. The countryside around here is very rugged. They admired the rugged beauty of the coastline. Wordfinder.
having a roughly broken or jagged surface: a rugged mountain. roughly irregular or hard in form, as by having wrinkles: a man's rugged features. rough, harsh, or severe: a rugged life. capable of lasting through hardship, wear, etc.: a rugged, durable car.
1. Having a rough irregular surface: rugged terrain. 2. Having strong features marked with furrows or wrinkles: the rugged face of the old sailor. 3. Having a sturdy build or strong constitution: a rugged trapper who spent months in the wilderness. 4. Tempestuous; stormy: the rugged weather of the North Atlantic. 5.
1. : having a rough uneven surface : jagged. rugged mountains. 2. a. : seamed with wrinkles and furrows : weatheredused of a human face. b. : showing facial signs of strength. rugged good looks. 3. a. : presenting a severe test of ability, stamina, or resolution. b. : strongly built or constituted : robust.
What does the word rugged mean? There are 16 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word rugged , three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
UK /ˈrʌɡɪd/ adjective 1. (of ground or terrain) having a broken, rocky, and uneven surface a rugged coastline having attractively strong, rough-hewn features (typically used of a man) he was known for his rugged good looks 2. (of clothing, equipment, etc.) strongly made and capable of withstanding rough handling the binoculars are compact, lig...
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