ship biscuit

/ʃɪp ˌbɪskɪt/
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Other forms: ship biscuits

Definitions of ship biscuit
  1. noun
    very hard unsalted biscuit or bread; a former ship's staple
    synonyms: hardtack, pilot biscuit, pilot bread, sea biscuit
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    type of:
    biscuit
    small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda
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