ruggedise
Strengthen for hardship
Ruggedise is the British spelling of ruggedize—to make equipment tough enough to withstand harsh conditions.
Electronics, laptops, and military gear are ruggedised against shock, moisture, extreme temperatures, or rough handling: The tablets were ruggedised for field use.
The term appears most often in technical and military contexts.
Add strength to something
- fortifyMake stronger against threat
- hardenMake or become firm
- toughenedMade more durable
- shockproofResistant to sudden impacts
impact-resistant · weatherproof · waterproof · dustproof · tamper-proof · armored · heavy-duty · mil-spec
Add strength to something
- fortifyMake stronger against threat
- bolsterStrengthen or buttress
- hardenMake or become firm
- temperState of mind
solidify · stabilize · secure · consolidate · brace · buttress · underpin · retrofit
Capable on any ground
- off-roadUnpaved driving territory
- expeditionOrganized exploratory journey
- overlandingSelf-reliant remote vehicle travel
- wildernessUncultivated, uninhabited natural region
camping · hiking · mountaineering · adventure · survival · trail-ready · backpacking · exploration
Portable hinged computer
- tabletFlat portable computing device
- smartphoneHandheld connected computer
- cameraImage capturing device
- GPSSatellite-based location technology
radio · sensor · drone · equipment · handset · transmitter · receiver · instrument
reinforce
Add strength to something
shockproof · impact-resistant · weatherproof · waterproof · dustproof · tamper-proof · armored · heavy-duty · mil-spec · industrial-grade
reinforce
Add strength to something
temper · solidify · stabilize · secure · consolidate · brace · buttress · underpin · retrofit · upgrade
all-terrain
Capable on any ground
- off-roadUnpaved driving territory
- expeditionOrganized exploratory journey
- overlandingSelf-reliant remote vehicle travel
wilderness · camping · hiking · mountaineering · adventure · survival · trail-ready · backpacking · exploration · safari
laptop
Portable hinged computer
- tabletFlat portable computing device
- smartphoneHandheld connected computer
- cameraImage capturing device
GPS · radio · sensor · drone · equipment · handset · transmitter · receiver · instrument · meter
ruggediseweaken
Reduce in strength
soften · delicate · fragile · compromise · degrade
ruggedisecivilianise
Remove from military control
domesticate · standardise · commercialise · streamline · refine
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