Hardtack (noun)

A type of hard, dry, and durable cracker or biscuit that was commonly used as a staple food by sailors, soldiers, and pioneers. Also known as hard bread, ship's biscuit, or pilot bread.

Origin:

The word hardtack comes from the combination of "hard" and "tack". it refers to a type of hard, dry, and durable cracker or biscuit that was commonly used as a staple food by sailors, soldiers, and pioneers. it is also known as hard bread, ship"s biscuit, or pilot bread.

Examples:

1. He ate hardtack and dried beef on his journey.
2. The soldiers were given hardtack and coffee for breakfast.
3. The hardtack was so hard it had to be soaked in water before eating.
4. The pioneers relied on hardtack as a staple food on their journey west.
5. The hardtack was a cheap and durable food for sailors on long voyages.