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Noun hardtack has 2 senses
  1. hardtack, pilot biscuit, pilot bread, sea biscuit, ship biscuit - very hard unsalted biscuit or bread; a former ship's staple
    --1 is a kind of biscuit
  2. hardtack - a mountain mahogany
    --2 is a kind of
    mahogany, mahogany tree

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Term: Hardtack

Description:

Hardtack, also known as ship biscuit or sea bread, is a type of dry, tough biscuit or cracker. It is a simple and long-lasting food item made from flour, water, and sometimes salt. Hardtack has a long history of being used as a staple ration in military and maritime settings due to its durability and resistance to spoilage.

Sample Sentences:

  1. I packed some hardtack for my camping trip as it can withstand harsh weather conditions.
  2. The sailors relied on hardtack as a source of sustenance during their long voyage.
  3. During the American Civil War, soldiers often consumed hardtack as it was easy to transport and lasted for a long time.

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