Collocations for "rugged"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "rugged" in context.
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rugged
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.adj
- rugged [terrain, landscape, mountains, hills]
- the rugged [edges, outline, contour] (of)
- a rugged [design, construction, build]
- the [device, appliance, vehicle] is rugged in [design]
- rugged [looks, skin, features]
- his rugged good looks
- rugged [sophistication, beauty, elegance]
- a (rough and) rugged [man, soldier]
- walk on rugged [ground, surfaces, paths]
- [live, lead, have, endure] a rugged life
- rugged and [durable, reliable, portable]
- a rugged test of [strength, stamina, endurance, character, will]
- rugged and stormy [ocean, sea, conditions, weather]
- a rugged and [stormy, chilly, freezing] day
- [have, need] to be rugged to survive (in)
- a rugged [sound, noise, beep]
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