hard-tack Synonyms
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hard-tack Meaning
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hard-tack (n.)
A name given by soldiers and sailors to a kind of hard biscuit or sea bread.
hard-tack Sentence Examples
- The hard-tack, a staple food for sailors, was notoriously difficult to chew.
- The soldiers endured long marches, subsisting on only meager rations of hard-tack.
- During the Civil War, both Union and Confederate soldiers complained about the unpalatable hard-tack they were given.
- The hard-tack was so unyielding that it had to be softened by soaking it in water or soup.
- The shortage of fresh provisions often forced explorers to rely solely on hard-tack, which contributed to their poor health.
- The texture of the hard-tack resembled that of dry wood, making it a challenging food to consume.
- The sailors cursed the hard-tack, which became even harder when exposed to damp conditions.
- Despite its poor quality, the hard-tack was a reliable source of sustenance for soldiers and sailors during campaigns and voyages.
- The hard-tack was often supplemented with other provisions, such as beans, meat, or vegetables, to improve its nutritional value.
- The stale and unappetizing hard-tack was a constant reminder of the hardships faced by those who lived in harsh and isolated conditions.
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A name given by soldiers and sailors to a kind of hard biscuit or sea bread.
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The hard-tack, a staple food for sailors, was notoriously difficult to chew.
The soldiers endured long marches, subsisting on only meager rations of hard-tack.
During the Civil War, both Union and Confederate soldiers complained about the unpalatable hard-tack they were given.
The hard-tack was so unyielding that it had to be softened by soaking it in water or soup.
