ruggedize

verb rug·ged·ize \ˈrə-gə-ˌdīz\

rug·ged·izedrug·ged·iz·ing

Definition of RUGGEDIZE

transitive verb

: to strengthen (as a machine) for better resistance to wear, stress, and abuse <a ruggedized camera>

— rug·ged·i·za·tion \ˌrə-gə-də-ˈzā-shən\ noun

1950

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