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tuff
A light porous rock, now especially a rock composed of compacted volcanic ash varying in size from fine sand to coarse gravel.
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 4
- Starts with
- T
- Ends with
- F
- Contains
- UF
- Scrabble score
- 10
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
Meaning
Definitions
noun
A light porous rock, now especially a rock composed of compacted volcanic ash varying in size from fine sand to coarse gravel.
adjective
Strong and resilient; sturdy.
“The tent, made of tough canvas, held up to many abuses.”
(of food) Difficult to cut or chew.
“To soften a tough cut of meat, the recipe suggested simmering it for hours.”
Rugged or physically hardy.
“Only a tough species will survive in the desert.”
Stubborn.
“He had a reputation as a tough negotiator.”
(of weather etc) Harsh or severe.
Rowdy or rough.
“A bunch of the tough boys from the wrong side of the tracks threatened him.”
(of questions, etc.) Difficult or demanding.
“This is a tough crowd.”
Undergoing plastic deformation before breaking.
In context
Example Sentences
The tent, made of tough canvas, held up to many abuses.
To soften a tough cut of meat, the recipe suggested simmering it for hours.
Only a tough species will survive in the desert.
He had a reputation as a tough negotiator.
A bunch of the tough boys from the wrong side of the tracks threatened him.
This is a tough crowd.
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