case (2) — OAT

case2

noun

1 a monogrammed cigarette case:

container, box, canister, cassette, cartridge, receptacle, holder, vessel, repository;

dated etui.

2 a seed case:

casing, covering, sheath, sheathing, wrapper, wrapping, cover, envelope, sleeve, housing, jacket, capsule, folder;

technical integument.

3 British she hastily threw some clothes into a case:

suitcase, bag, traveling bag, travel bag, valise, grip, portmanteau;

piece of luggage, item of baggage;

briefcase, attaché case, Gladstone bag;

trunk, chest;

(cases) luggage, baggage;

British holdall.

4 a case of wine:

crate, box, pack, bin, coffer, casket, chest, basket, hamper.

5 his art collection sparkled in a glass display case:

cabinet, cupboard, chiffonier, bureau, sideboard.

verb

1 the Lee–Enfield rifle is cased in wood from butt to muzzle:

cover, surround, coat, encase, sheathe, wrap, envelop.

2 informal he went from room to room like a thief casing the joint:

reconnoiter, inspect, investigate, examine, scrutinize, survey, scout, explore, make an observation of, take stock of;

informal recce, make a recce of, check out.