hardshell
Tough outer casing
Hardshell describes something with a rigid outer covering, like a hardshell crab or hardshell suitcase.
The word extends to people who are inflexible or uncompromising in their views: a hardshell conservative, a hardshell Baptist.
In outdoor gear, hardshell jackets are stiff, waterproof layers distinct from softer, more flexible alternatives.
Adherent to established customs
- uncompromisingRefusing to yield ground
- hardlinerStrict policy advocate
- conservativeCautious about altering customs
- BaptistImmersion-practicing Protestant
orthodox · inflexible · fundamentalist · staunch · unbending · dogmatic · purist
Pincer-bearing shellfish
- lobsterLarge marine shellfish
- crawfishSmall freshwater lobster relative
- shrimpSmall edible crustacean
- carapaceProtective dorsal exoskeleton
exoskeleton · chitin · clam · mussel · oyster · scallop · mollusk · bivalve
Land-dwelling shelled reptile
- terrapinSmall edible marsh turtle
- carapaceProtective dorsal exoskeleton
- scuteHorny protective plate
- plastronVentral shell portion
box turtle · snapping turtle · sea turtle · reptile · chelonian
Waterproof breathable fabric membrane
- waterproofImpervious to moisture
- windproofImpenetrable to air currents
- ski jacketInsulated coat for slopes
- mountaineeringSport of climbing peaks
breathable · laminated · technical · outerwear · alpine · backcountry · anorak
Portable travel container
- spinnerThing that rotates
- carry-onBag kept in cabin
- trolleyWheeled cart or railcar
- polycarbonateStrong transparent synthetic polymer
Samsonite · travel case · roller bag · checked bag · wheeled · durable · lightweight · scratch-resistant
Thermoplastic from ethylene gas
- whitewaterTurbulent, aerated river flow
- sea kayakEnclosed watercraft for oceans
- fiberglassReinforced woven strand composite
- compositeMade of distinct parts
traditionalist
Adherent to established customs
- uncompromisingRefusing to yield ground
- hardlinerStrict policy advocate
- conservativeCautious about altering customs
Baptist · orthodox · inflexible · fundamentalist · staunch · unbending · dogmatic · purist
crab
Pincer-bearing shellfish
carapace · exoskeleton · chitin · clam · mussel · oyster · scallop · mollusk · bivalve · conch
tortoise
Land-dwelling shelled reptile
plastron · box turtle · snapping turtle · sea turtle · reptile · chelonian
Gore-Tex
Waterproof breathable fabric membrane
- waterproofImpervious to moisture
- windproofImpenetrable to air currents
- ski jacketInsulated coat for slopes
mountaineering · breathable · laminated · technical · outerwear · alpine · backcountry · anorak
suitcase
Portable travel container
Samsonite · polycarbonate · travel case · roller bag · checked bag · wheeled · durable · lightweight · scratch-resistant
polyethylene
Thermoplastic from ethylene gas
- whitewaterTurbulent, aerated river flow
- sea kayakEnclosed watercraft for oceans
- fiberglassReinforced woven strand composite
composite · touring · recreational · cockpit · hull · rigid · plastic
- outerwearcoat, coats, jacket, jackets, parka
- bivalvesclams, clam, mussels, scallops, mussel
- luggagesuitcase, carry-on bag, carry-on, duffel bag, checked bag
- performance materialsnylon, polyester, Gore-Tex, Kevlar, carbon fiber
- windproofingwindbreaker, windscreen, windshield, wind deflector, weatherstrip
- technical fabricsmoisture-wicking fabric, performance fabric, Gore-Tex, ripstop, Kevlar
hardshellsoftshell
Lacking hard outer covering
soft-shell · soft · pliable · flexible · squishy
hardshellmoderate
Lessen intensity or preside
flexible · open-minded · compromising · liberal · centrist
- hardshell jacketWaterproof outer garment
hard, shell, hardness, shellfish, shelled, shelling, sheller, hard-shell