noun
the housing or outer covering of something
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- the clock has a walnut case
noun
the outermost covering of a pneumatic tire
noun
the enclosing frame around a door or window opening
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- the casings had rotted away and had to be replaced
verb
look over, usually with the intention to rob
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- They men cased the housed
verb
enclose in, or as if in, a case
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- my feet were encased in mud