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noun
That which encloses or encases.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
The decorative trim around a door or window.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: architecture
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noun
A metal pipe used to line the borehole of a well.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: oil industry
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noun
The state of letter case across a whole phrase or whole lines of text; the collective state/arrangement of uppercase and lowercase letters.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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noun
A tire.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Appalachia, dated
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verb
present participle and gerund of case
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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noun
the enclosing frame around a door or window opening
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: case
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Broader terms: framework
noun
the outermost covering of a pneumatic tire
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: covering
noun
the housing or outer covering of something
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: shell, case
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: housing
Narrower terms: boot, gearbox, gear box, gear case, jacket
History
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Across languages
24 source translations are retained for this English entry.
