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cases
noun(case)
a set of circumstances or conditions
cases
noun(case)
a situation requiring investigation or action (as by the police)
cases
noun(case)
the object of investigation or consideration
cases
noun(case)
a box or receptacle for holding something
cases
noun(case)
a box together with its contents
cases
noun(case)
set; specifically : pair
cases
verb(case)
to enclose in or cover with or as if with a case : encase
cases
verb(case)
to line (something, such as a well) with supporting material (such as metal pipe)
cases
verb(case)
to inspect or study especially with intent to rob
cases
noun(case)
a small thin suitcase used especially for carrying business papers
cases
noun(case)
briefcase
cases
noun(case)
a person who has all four limbs amputated
cases
noun(case)
a person who is mentally incapacitated or worn out (as from nervous tension); also : one that is not functioning well or is in a run-down condition
cases
noun phrase(case)
an illustrative, relevant, or pertinent case
cases
noun(case)
a small piece of luggage especially for cosmetics
cases
noun(case)
a case for carrying papers
cases
noun(case)
a protective case enclosing eggs : ootheca —called also egg capsule
cases
noun(case)
big deal

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