Hardshell

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having a tough outer shell.

    "His favorite seafood is hardshell crabs."

  2. 2
    Rigid or uncompromising in principles, especially in religion or politics. figuratively

    "Though it was a commonly held opinion, now only hardshell Baptists oppose dancing."

Example

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"His favorite seafood is hardshell crabs."

Etymology

From hard + shell.

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