case

I. n.

1.

Covering, sheathe, capsule.

2.

Box.

3.

State, condition, situation, plight, predicament.

4.

Instance, particular occurrence, example, specific instance.

5.

Circumstance, condition, contingency, event.

6.

Suit, action, cause, process, trial.

7.

Question, matter of inquiry, subject of discussion.

8.

Declension-form, case-ending, inflection, form.

II. v. a.

1.

Cover (with a case), protect, wrap, encase, enclose, envelop.

2.

Box, put in a box or case, pack, pack up.