1. Plural of hardy; a blacksmith's tool with a square shank that fits into the hardy hole of an anvil, used for cutting or shaping metal.
Usage: technical; blacksmithing
2. Plural of hardy; people or things that are bold, brave, or capable of enduring hardship.
Usage: informal; often used in historical or literary contexts

Examples

• The blacksmith selected several hardies from his tool rack to cut the hot metal.
• Medieval hardies ventured across unknown seas in search of new lands.
• The craftsman used different hardies to shape the decorative ironwork.
• Those hardies showed remarkable courage in the face of danger.
• The anvil's hardy hole accommodates various hardies for different metalworking tasks.