rock-hard
Example Sentences
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That is because parched, rock-hard ground may struggle to absorb water at first, so some rainwater may simply run off the surface instead.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
Like the mussels, it requires “crystal-clear, rock-hard, ice-cold water,” said Robert T. Dillon, a former biology professor who runs the Freshwater Gastropods of North America Project, which inventories snail species.
From Slate ● Apr. 27, 2026
Over time, this so-called multiyear ice accumulates to several yards’ thickness, loses much of its salt content and becomes rock-hard.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 30, 2025
Move them around a bit to ensure an even shower, and they’ll lose their rock-hard iciness in a few minutes.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 28, 2024
My rock-hard heart swelled up a little bit, even though I didn’t want it to.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
