case - English dictionary definition

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1. Case  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.
2. Case  A box and its contents; the quantity contained in a box; as, a case of goods; a case of instruments.
3. Case  A shallow tray divided into compartments or "boxes" for holding type.
4. Case  An inclosing frame; a casing; as, a door case; a window case.
5. Case  A small fissure which admits water to the workings.
6. Case  A knife carried in a sheath or case.
7. Case  A large table knife; -- so called from being formerly kept in a case.
8. Case  To cover or protect with, or as with, a case; to inclose.
9. Case  To strip the skin from; as, to case a box.
10. Case  Chance; accident; hap; opportunity.