hardshell

See also: hard-shell

English

Alternative forms

• hard-shell

Etymology

From hard +‎ shell.

Adjective

hardshell (comparative more hardshell, superlative most 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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