Synonyms for hardtack
ˈhɑrdˌtækhard·tack

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1. hardtacknoun

   A large, hard biscuit made from unleavened flour and water; formerly used as a long-term staple food aboard ships

   Synonyms:
   sea bread, pilot biscuit, sea biscuit, ship biscuit, ships biscuit, pilot bread

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1. hardtack, pilot biscuit, pilot bread, sea biscuit, ship biscuitnoun

   very hard unsalted biscuit or bread; a former ship's staple

   Synonyms:
   pilot biscuit, ship biscuit, sea biscuit, pilot bread

2. hardtacknoun

   a mountain mahogany

   Synonyms:
   pilot biscuit, ship biscuit, sea biscuit, pilot bread

Matched Categories

1. • Biscuit
   • Mahogany

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