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hardshell suitcase

hardshell suitcase

3.4
A suitcase with a hard outer shell that protects items inside during travel
  • noun
  • /ˈhɑrdˌʃɛl ˈsuːtkeɪs/
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  • I packed all my electronics in a hardshell suitcase for extra protection.

Examples

  • Her hardshell suitcase easily survived the rough handling at the airport.

  • He prefers a hardshell suitcase because it keeps his belongings secure and safe from sudden impacts.

  • I bought a new hardshell suitcase for my trip.

  • The hardshell suitcase protected my clothes perfectly.

  • He prefers a hardshell suitcase because it provides great protection for fragile items during travel.

  • Her hardshell suitcase withstood the rough handling at the airport, keeping everything intact.

  • I packed my delicate souvenirs in a hardshell suitcase to ensure they wouldn't break in transit.

Synonyms

suitcase
vshardshell suitcase
356 1.0

A large box with a handle for carrying clothes when you travel

is a specific protective type with a hard rigid outer shell
Samsonite
vshardshell suitcase
3.5

A suitcase made by Samsonite

is the general descriptive term for any luggage with a hard rigid outer shell

How Protective

hardshell suitcase
3.4
traveling bag
  • US
1 1.3

Surface Forms

hardshell suitcase singular
hardshell suitcases plural

Morphology

hardshell + suitcase

The meaning 'a suitcase with a hard, rigid outer shell' is directly and compositionally derived from 'hardshell' (tough outer covering) + 'suitcase' (travel container). This straightforward descriptive compound follows regular English word-formation and is cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily understand it.

Etymology

Hardshell suitcase combines hard and shell, so imagine a suitcase with a tough outer shell like a turtle that keeps the inside safe. That's why it means a suitcase that 'protects' your things from bumps and rough handling during travel.