Entry Word: ¹case

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 something that encloses another thing especially to protect it <those binoculars come with their own case>

Synonyms armor, capsule, casing, cocoon, cover, covering, housing, husk, jacket, pod, sheath, shell

Related Words bark, crust; mail, plate, plating, shield; hide, skin; envelope, wrapper; backing, coating, facing

2 a covered rectangular container for storing or transporting things <a handy little cosmetics case that matches the rest of her luggage> — see chest