n. 25B6; noun
a cigarette case : CONTAINER, box, canister, receptacle, holder; dated etui.
a seed case : CASING, cover, covering, sheath, sheathing, envelope, sleeve, jacket, integument.
(Brit.) she threw some clothes into a case : SUITCASE, (travelling) bag, valise, portmanteau; ( cases ) luggage, baggage.
a case of wine : CRATE, box, pack.
a glass display case : CABINET, cupboard.
25B6; verb
the rifle is cased in wood : COVER, surround, encase, sheathe, envelop.
(informal) a thief casing the joint : RECONNOITRE, inspect, examine, survey, explore; informal recce, check out.