hardshell

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Etymology[edit]

hard +‎ shell

Adjective[edit]

hardshell

  1. Having a tough outer shell.
    His favorite seafood is hardshell crabs.
    a hardshell guitar case
  2. (figuratively) Rigid or uncompromising in principles, especially in religion or politics.
    Though it was a commonly held opinion, now only hardshell Baptists oppose dancing.
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