noun
the tough outer layer or covering of certain fruits or foods, such as the rind of a watermelon
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The rind of the fruit is often discarded before consumption.
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I don't like eating the rind of watermelon, it's too tough.
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Hey, don't be a rind and help me with this project.
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She has a tough exterior like a rind, but once you get to know her, she's really sweet.