tough-mouthed animal
nounUK /tʌf maʊðd ˈænɪməl/
US /tʌf maʊðd ˈænɪməl/
An animal with a very strong mouth that can bite or chew hard things.
The turtle is a tough-mouthed animal that can crunch through shells.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. An animal that can eat tough, hard food without getting hurt.
Goats are tough-mouthed animals that nibble on thorny bushes.
3. A person who speaks in a very blunt, harsh way.
My coach is a tough-mouthed animal when we lose a game.
4. An animal known for a stubborn, unyielding attitude.
That old donkey is a tough-mouthed animal and won't move for anyone.