Word Finder - tougher

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Strong and resilient; sturdy.

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The tent, made of tough canvas, held up to many abuses.

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(of food) Difficult to cut or chew.

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To soften a tough cut of meat, the recipe suggested simmering it for hours.

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Rugged or physically hardy.

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Only a tough species will survive in the desert.

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Stubborn.

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He had a reputation as a tough negotiator.

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(of weather etc) Harsh or severe.

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Rowdy or rough.

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A bunch of the tough boys from the wrong side of the tracks threatened him.

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(of questions, etc.) Difficult or demanding.

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This is a tough crowd.

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Undergoing plastic deformation before breaking.

He couldn't help thinking his mama had been a little tougher when she found out about the Immortals.

She's tougher than Cynthia Byrne used to be.

In metal bridges wrought iron has been replaced by mild steel - a stronger, tougher and better material.

He will find it tougher this time tho and it will be a surprise if he can defy the handicapper once more.

Thus arsenic, antimony, bismuth, tin or zinc render the metal brittle, so that it fractures under a die or rolling mill; copper, on the other hand, increases its hardness, makes it tougher and more readily fusible.

There is a grass like a bigger and tougher couch grass, growing around the trees.

The motion replaced an even tougher motion, which would have put a four-year moratorium on the general release of GM canola.

There is one group, of course, for whom tougher environmental regulation is always requested.

The beautiful Ellie's Love Theme shows a distinct jazz sensibility, whilst No Name Bar is a tougher customer altogether.

In fact, full range inverted sit-ups are ten times tougher than horizontal sit-ups, with minimal load on the back.

Ben Sidran is a vastly underrated singer songwriter with a style not dis-similar to Michael Franks with a slightly ' tougher ' delivery.

This applies to soft vegetables as well as tougher wastes such as cabbage stalks or twiggy material.

The touch screen features a tougher film cover for durability, and the included stylus is stored in the back of the unit.

Two games proving even tougher to crack than chess are bridge and Go.

Their IFA may be better informed, because of tougher exams, and he or she will probably have to charge fees upfront.

There could hardly be tougher battles to fight and their brutal consequences are certainly no respecters of national borders.

The beautiful Ellie 's Love Theme shows a distinct jazz sensibility, whilst No Name Bar is a tougher customer altogether.

Grass mowings Mix well with tougher items to avoid a slimy mess.

The campaign will also seek tougher new criminal penalties at the federal level.

Babies certainly seem fragile, but they are actually much tougher than you might think.

Most states are working on tougher car seat standards, focusing on pushing legislation to require a car booster seat through age 8 and 80 pounds.

The Snell ratings tend to be more accurate as the tests use on the helmets are tougher and closer to reality.

Inspect the tires of your mountain bike, which should feature bigger knobs for tougher riding.

A cat's skin is much tougher than ours, and her scratching may just be playing, but it hurts our skin and we don't like it.

It benefits conscientious consumers because it doesn't penalize people as harshly for isolated late payments, but it's tougher than previous scoring methods on those who have repeated late payments.

The more members, or team fantasy owners, are included in the league, the more split the players are, equaling a tougher and more challenging season.

Meats and tougher vegetables, such as celery, carrots, and broccoli will cook longest, while vegetables such as bean sprouts or green onions don't require much cooking at all, so you add them last for the least amount of cooking.

Regular ground beef is usually a mish-mosh of tougher, less desirable cuts, but there are other kinds available besides your standard "ground beef."

Trim the tougher bottom part of the asparagus off the spears.

Hip hop fashion got tougher and went through significant changes during this period.

It should come as no surprise that female celebrities have it tougher than their male counterparts when it comes to weight.

In addition, most winter gear for girls that utilizes synthetic insulation typically has a shell that is made tougher than those found on traditional coats.

This way, your dog's paws won't get torn up by asphalt or cement and will have a chance to get tougher.

Gold can be made tougher and more durable by alloying with other metals.

The platinum also makes a tougher and more durable gold.

Check out their Dead Stroke line, featuring black tees with intimidating graphics that will make his game that much tougher and menacing.

Environmental benefits are tougher to pinpoint, but there is some indication that the negative effects of pesticide and chemical runoffs could be lessened.

The reinforcement is made from thicker layers of tougher fabric, such as cotton, that absorb the extra wear and tear that comes naturally through bending, stretching and walking.

It is better overall, the movements are more accurate, and the exercises are tougher.

After you defeat a set number of enemies in Bookworm Adventures, you'll face off against a tougher "boss" opponent.

Besides, the game developers are making the girls tougher and with awesome fighting skills, as well as giving them abilities that were once given to male characters.

Enemies also seem a lot tougher than the last Battlefront game, giving you a greater challenge.

In general, the vast majority of video game strategy guides are designed to help you through the tougher portions of each title and perhaps even give you a little help for the less difficult portions as well.

As travelers used the gear for different types of paths, for instance, they needed more spikes and tougher designs.

School districts vary in how aggressive they are about holding parents accountable; however, more are becoming tougher.

The innermost layer is called the pia mater, the middle layer is the arachnoid, and the dura mater is the tougher outer layer.

While you can use all-purpose flour, your pie crust will be a bit tougher than if you used pastry flour.

When you are cooking a tougher cut of beef, like the shank, you will be cooking it a long time with a low heat.

Although a little tougher to find than the actual hair appliance, hair videos that cover the process of straightening hair are available and are also very beneficial for first time users or educators in the art of straightening hair.

The Mohawk Warriors were fierce and looked even tougher with this unique look.