hard shell
Tough outer covering
Hard shell describes a rigid outer covering, whether literal or figurative.
Crabs and lobsters have hard shells.
A hard-shell suitcase resists crushing.
The term extends to attitudes: a hard-shell conservative holds inflexible views.
In American religious history, hard-shell Baptists maintained strict traditional doctrines.
She developed a hard shell after years of criticism.
- crustHard outer layer
- outer layerOutermost covering surface
- exoskeletonExternal skeletal structure
- armorProtective combat covering
- body armorProtective garment stopping bullets
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- insect defensesstinger, stinging, venom, poison, toxins
- turtle shellcarapace, plastron, scutes
- Athletic Outerwearwindbreaker, track jacket, hoodie, fleece jacket, warm-up jacket
- waterproof gearraincoat, rain jacket, rain boots, poncho, umbrella
- spacesuitspacesuit, space suit, pressure suit, helmet, visor
- pill typespill, aspirin, ibuprofen, paracetamol, vitamin