rock-hard

adjective

: very hard

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Most run-of-the-mill thong-style sandals come with flimsy, thin soles, and rock-hard plastic toe separators, leaving problem-prone feet sore, raw, and in way worse shape than before. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2025 Autonomy and ice drilling The robot developed by Hand’s team has legs that enable it to stabilize itself on various types of surfaces, from rock-hard ice to loose, soft snow. ArsTechnica, 30 May 2025 Insecure guys might consider chewing rock-hard gum to chisel their profiles (potentially putting themselves at risk for temporomandibular disorders) or seeking out jawline filler. The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025 Another image captures him in white underwear against a three-way mirror, showcasing his toned physique and rock-hard abs from multiple angles. Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 17 Mar. 2025 It’s constructed from a soft and flexible silicone material that feels comfortable on (unlike some of the rock-hard plastic options out there). Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 10 Mar. 2025 The Thing acquires rock-hard skin and super strength, Human Torch gets fire manipulation and flight, Mister Fantastic gains stretchy limbs, and Sue Storm starts turning invisible. Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025 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

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“Rock-hard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rock-hard. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.

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