hardcase
/ˈhɑrdˌkeɪs/
noun
- A tough, stubborn, or difficult person, especially one who is resistant to change or persuasion.
- The coach was known as a hardcase who never let players skip practice.
- My grandfather is a real hardcase when it comes to trying new technology.
- Even the teacher found it hard to deal with the hardcase in the back row.
- A rigid protective container, typically made of plastic or metal, used for carrying or storing valuable or fragile items.
- He bought a hardcase for his laptop to protect it from bumps and drops.
- She packed her camera gear in a hardcase to keep it safe during the trip.
- The violin was stored in a black hardcase with foam padding inside.