hardshell
adjEtymology From hard + shell.
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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