What does hard-wearing mean?
Hard-wearing means Able to withstand a significant amount of usage without physical deterioration; durable..
Hard-wearing
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Able to withstand a significant amount of usage without physical deterioration; durable..
Example Sentences
Throughout B.R. activity to improve drainage and ballast, to lay in more long-welded rails [...] and concrete sleepers, and to provide more hard-wearing pointwork and crossings will be intensified in the next four years.
Synonyms for hard-wearing
Antonyms for hard-wearing
Related Words
Word Forms
- more hard-wearing
- most hard-wearing
- hardwearing
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for hard-wearing?
Common synonyms include heavy-duty.
What is the opposite of hard-wearing?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use hard-wearing in a sentence?
Throughout B.R. activity to improve drainage and ballast, to lay in more long-welded rails [...] and concrete sleepers, and to provide more hard-wearing pointwork and crossings will be intensified in the next four years.
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