Advertisement

Advertisement

View synonyms for ˈtoughness

ˈtoughness

/ ˈtʌfnɪs /

noun

  1. the quality or an instance of being tough
  2. metallurgy the ability of a metal to withstand repeated twisting and bending, measured by the energy in kilojoules needed to break it See brittleness softness
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


tough-mindedtough nut