iron rations
Bare survival food
Iron rations are emergency food supplies carried by soldiers or travelers, meant to sustain them when regular provisions are unavailable.
The term suggests compact, long-lasting rations kept in reserve for dire circumstances: The patrol subsisted on iron rations for three days.
By extension, iron rations can mean any minimal sustenance or bare essentials.
Imperishable unleavened wafer
- MRECombat ration abbreviation
- mess kitCompact portable eating equipment
- pemmicanConcentrated portable meat provisions
- biscuitSmall baked quick bread
jerky · preserved · non-perishable · dehydrated · freeze-dried · nutrient-dense · compact · lightweight
Stockpiled food and supplies
- nourishmentFood that sustains life
- subsistenceMinimal means of living
- nutritionBodily use of food
- victualsFood and drink
fare · grub · foodstuffs · edibles · calories · energy · protein · carbohydrates
Accumulated reserve supply
- provisionsStockpiled food and supplies
- suppliesResources for a task
- kitGrouped supplies, one purpose
- nonperishableResists decay or spoilage
canned · shelf-stable · storable · backup · contingency · readiness · preparedness · survivalist
Reduced to essentials
- spartanRigorously simple, unadorned
- austereSeverely simple and unadorned
- stripped-downSimplified to basics
- no-frillsWithout extras or embellishments
minimal · basic · essentials · last-ditch · rock-bottom · lean · meager · scant
hardtack
Imperishable unleavened wafer
- MRECombat ration abbreviation
- mess kitCompact portable eating equipment
- pemmicanConcentrated portable meat provisions
biscuit · jerky · preserved · non-perishable · dehydrated · freeze-dried · nutrient-dense · compact · lightweight · campaign
provisions
Stockpiled food and supplies
- nourishmentFood that sustains life
- subsistenceMinimal means of living
- nutritionBodily use of food
victuals · fare · grub · foodstuffs · edibles · calories · energy · protein · carbohydrates · survival food
stockpile
Accumulated reserve supply
- provisionsStockpiled food and supplies
- suppliesResources for a task
- kitGrouped supplies, one purpose
nonperishable · canned · shelf-stable · storable · backup · contingency · readiness · preparedness · survivalist · bunker
bare-bones
Reduced to essentials
- spartanRigorously simple, unadorned
- austereSeverely simple and unadorned
- stripped-downSimplified to basics
no-frills · minimal · basic · essentials · last-ditch · rock-bottom · lean · meager · scant · reserved
- Ration FoodsMRE, dried eggs, powdered eggs, powdered milk, dried milk
- WWI Slangdoughboy, Tommy, Hun, Fritz, Jerry
iron rationsfeast
Elaborate ceremonial meal
banquet · lavish spread · gourmet meal · smorgasbord · cornucopia
iron rationsvictory feast
Celebratory meal after winning
holiday meal · wedding banquet · homecoming feast · food · comfort food
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