cruaigh, v.t. & i. (pres. -ann, fut. -afaidh, vn. -achan, pp. -ite).Harden. 1. Chruaigh an talamh, the ground hardened, became firm. Chruaigh an aimsir, the weather hardened, became severe. Chruaigh an fhuil, the blood congealed. Chruaigh an moirtéal, the mortar set. Chruaigh a chroí, his heart became callous. Chruaigh an saol, times became hard. Chruaigh an cás orainn, our position became (more) difficult. Má chruann air, if things should go hard with him, if he should be hard pressed. Cruachan in aghaidh na hanachaine, to face up to trouble, to keep a stiff upper lip. Is mór a chruaigh an gasúr sin le bliain, that boy has become a lot hardier during the past year. 2. Rud a chruachan, to harden sth. ~ leis an teas é, harden, toughen, it with the heat.