Definition: (noun) Very hard unsalted biscuit or bread; a former ship's staple.
Synonyms: pilot bread, sea biscuit.
Usage: When we dock, the first thing I am going to do is toss the rest of my hardtack into the water and get myself a loaf of fresh, crusty bread at the nearest bakery.
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