Biscuit composed only of flour, water, and salt. Can be light, [flaky], and edible, or cooked so long, that it becomes hard enough that it cannot be broken with [hammers], cars, etc. Used in al [armies] and navies until the late 19th century, especially in the Civil War, and in Navies.

]]>https://definedictionarymeaning.com/topic/122462/hardtackRSS for NodeTue, 28 Jul 2026 00:50:05 GMTFri, 11 Oct 2019 01:01:44 GMT60hard biscuit or bread made with flour and water only.

]]>https://definedictionarymeaning.com/post/317016https://definedictionarymeaning.com/post/317016Mon, 19 Oct 2020 13:45:19 GMTHard dry bread or biscuit, especially as rations for sailors.

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