hardpiece

noun
UK /ˈhɑːdpiːs/
US /ˈhɑːrdpiːs/

A hardpiece is a small, solid part of something that is not soft.

He found a hardpiece of candy stuck to the bottom of the bag.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A tough or stubborn person.

My grandfather is a hardpiece who never gives up.

3. A difficult part of a task or problem.

The last level of the game is the real hardpiece.

4. A hard, crunchy piece of food.

There was a hardpiece of bread crust in the soup.

5. A solid piece of material used in building.

The workers laid a hardpiece of stone at the base of the wall.