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   Hard shell
   a hard shell is an outerwear garment which protects the wearer from the elements. It is typically made from a tough, abrasion?resistant material such as nylon (see also soft shell).
   Found op http://www.textilesintelligence.com/glo/index.cfm?SECTION=H
   
   
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   Hard shell
   a lobster whose shell has fully hardened after molting. Hard-shelled lobsters yield 50-60 % more meat than soft-shelled or shedders.
   Found op http://www.parl.ns.ca/lobster/glossary.htm
   
   
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   Hard-shell
   Hard'-shell` (härd'shĕl`) adjective Unyielding; insensible to argument; uncompromising; strict. [ Colloq., U. S.]
   Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/H/14
   
   
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   Hard-shell
   • (a.) Unyielding; insensible to argument; uncompromising; strict.
   Found op http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/hard-shell/
   
   
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   Hardshell
   A scenery base made by dipping paper towels in plaster or using plaster-impregnated gauze and laying it over a light support structure like cardboard.
   Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/visitor-contributions.php
   
   
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   Hardshell
   A scenery base made by laying plaster-impregnated gauze over a light support structure such as cardboard.
   Found op http://www.hobbyshed.co.uk/model_kit_modelmaking_guides_glossary_efgh.htm
   
   

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