hardshell
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3.7
- adjective
- /ˈhɑrdˌʃɛl/
- He wore a hardshell jacket to stay dry during the heavy rain.
Examples
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The hardshell suitcase protected my belongings during the trip.
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I bought a hardshell case for my guitar.
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She packed her clothes in a hardshell suitcase for the trip.
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The turtle's hardshell protects it from predators in the wild.
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The turtle's hardshell protects it from predators in the wild.
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He wore a hardshell jacket to stay dry during the heavy rain.
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She packed her clothes in a hardshell suitcase for the trip.
Synonyms
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1.0
Firm and not easy to bend, break, or pierce
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4.1
Covered with metal plates for strength and protection
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3.6
Having a hard outer covering that protects what is inside, like a crab or nut
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1.9
Having a hard outer covering like a crab or nut
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4.3
Has a hard outer skin that does not break easily
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7.3
With a hard outer surface and a softer inner core to make it stronger
Antonyms
Compounds
A tough outer layer that protects things like suitcases or turtles from damage
How Rigid
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word hardshell combines hard 'firm' and shell 'outside cover', like a turtle's shell, to give a strong image of something with a tough outer layer. So when we call a suitcase or jacket hardshell, we mean it has a firm cover that protects what is inside.