English Dictionary

A box, sheath, or covering; as, a case for holding goods; a case for spectacles; the case of a watch; the case (capsule) of a cartridge; a case (cover) for a book.
Source : opted (23772)  - auto

A box and its contents; the quantity contained in a box; as, a case of goods; a case of instruments.
Source : opted (23773)  - auto

A shallow tray divided into compartments or "boxes" for holding type.
Source : opted (23774)  - auto

An inclosing frame; a casing; as, a door case; a window case.
Source : opted (23775)  - auto

A small fissure which admits water to the workings.
Source : opted (23776)  - auto

To cover or protect with, or as with, a case; to inclose.
Source : opted (23779)  - auto

To strip the skin from; as, to case a box.
Source : opted (23780)  - auto

Chance; accident; hap; opportunity.
Source : opted (23781)  - auto

That which befalls, comes, or happens; an event; an instance; a circumstance, or all the circumstances; condition; state of things; affair; as, a strange case; a case of injustice; the case of the Indian tribes.
Source : opted (23782)  - auto

A patient under treatment; an instance of sickness or injury; as, ten cases of fever; also, the history of a disease or injury.
Source : opted (23783)  - auto