rock-hard

adjective

: very hard

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Besides the new material itself, another advantage is showing that molecular engineering can custom-build layered materials to combine features that used to be impossible to mix, like rock-hard strength and extreme heat insulation. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026 As space penetrates time, and time, rock-hard, penetrates space. — Sheila Heti, New Yorker, 26 July 2026 Tactics like using steroids and chewing rock-hard gum can cause physical harm to the mostly teenage boys who follow that particular trend. — Renée Onque, CNBC, 11 July 2026 The memory foam is supportive without feeling rock-hard, and the adjustable straps help keep everything in place even when turbulence hits. — Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for rock-hard

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“Rock-hard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rock-hard. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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