v. Simple past tense and past participle of caseharden.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adj. Having the surface hardened, as iron tools.
adj. Hardened against, or insusceptible to, good influences; rendered callous by persistence in wrongdoing or resistance of good influences; -- said of persons.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Having the outside hardened, as iron tools, etc.
Figuratively, not sensitive; having no sense of shame; indifferent to reproof or dishonor.
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adj. used of persons; emotionally hardened
Word Usage
"Featuring polypropylene felt soles tapped to accept Chota's casehardened steel cleats, each pair of shoes comes with 28 cleats, which are easily installed or removed-depending on wading conditions-with a 1/4 inch nut driver."