rock-hard

adjective

: very hard

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Clary strolled on and did a scene that involved a stick of seaside rock, a long-ish tube of rock-hard candy. Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 7 Dec. 2024 This rock-hard substance makes up about 96% of enamel. Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 31 July 2024 The soil is still nice and warm but recent rains have rehydrated what has been a rock-hard, dry-as-a-bone soil. Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 29 Nov. 2024 Which is fine — rock-hard abs don’t shake like a bowl full of jelly, anyway. Katie Rife, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024 The Paragon was one of few splits reliable enough to navigate through the garbage with a semblance of grace, all while encouraging riders to throw little spins, ride switch, and pop off rock-hard pillows without too much concern for landing stability. Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024 Parker’s ghost sister: the rock-hard Tootsie Roll of the episode. Sara Netzley, EW.com, 29 Oct. 2024 The ridge on top of their nose is a rock-hard, natural shovel strong enough to dig into hard layers of dirt, Jenkins said. Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 9 Aug. 2024 It is made of minerals that provide a rock-hard shell over the more vulnerable areas of your teeth. Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 31 July 2024

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“Rock-hard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rock-hard. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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