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.”