duret

/dʊˈreɪ/ or /ˈdʊrɛt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of French bow or a type of bowstring or a member of the French Huguenot family, the Durets.

“The collector carefully examined the 17th-century French duret on display.”

2. verb

To make something last longer or more durable.

“The new technique helps duret the material, making it more resistant to wear and tear.”

Synonyms

  • bowstring
  • huguenot
  • string

Antonyms

  • delicate
  • fragile