Definition of case

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Case (n.) An inclosing frame; a casing; as, a door case; a window case..

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Interference :: Interference (n.) The mutual influence, under certain conditions, of two streams of light, or series of pulsations of sound, or, generally, two waves or vibrations of any kind, producing certain characteristic phenomena, as colored fringes, dark bands, or darkness, in the case of light, silence or increased intensity in sounds; neutralization or superposition of waves generally..
Constellation :: Constellation (n.) A cluster or group of fixed stars, or dvision of the heavens, designated in most cases by the name of some animal, or of some mythologial personage, within whose imaginary outline, as traced upon the heavens, the group is included..
Incasement :: Incasement (n.) That which forms a case, covering, or inclosure..
Umpire :: Umpire (n.) A third person, who is to decide a controversy or question submitted to arbitrators in case of their disagreement..
Diptote :: Diptote (n.) A noun which has only two cases.
Penitencer :: Penitencer (n.) A priest who heard confession and enjoined penance in extraordinary cases.
Tone :: Tone (n.) The general effect of a picture produced by the combination of light and shade, together with color in the case of a painting; -- commonly used in a favorable sense; as, this picture has tone..
Where :: Where (adv.) At or in which place; at the place in which; hence, in the case or instance in which; -- used relatively..
Proteid :: Proteid (n.) One of a class of amorphous nitrogenous principles, containing, as a rule, a small amount of sulphur; an albuminoid, as blood fibrin, casein of milk, etc. Proteids are present in nearly all animal fluids and make up the greater part of animal tissues and organs. They are also important constituents of vegetable tissues. See 2d Note under Food..
Micrococcus :: Micrococcus (n.) A genus of Spherobacteria, in the form of very small globular or oval cells, forming, by transverse division, filaments, or chains of cells, or in some cases single organisms shaped like dumb-bells (Diplococcus), all without the power of motion. See Illust. of Ascoccus..
Pentaptote :: Pentaptote (n.) A noun having five cases.
Peptone :: Peptone (n.) Collectively, in a broader sense, all the products resulting from the solution of albuminous matter in either gastric or pancreatic juice. In this case, however, intermediate products (albumose bodies), such as antialbumose, hemialbumose, etc., are mixed with the true peptones. Also termed albuminose..
Bicrenate :: Bicrenate (a.) Twice crenated, as in the case of leaves whose crenatures are themselves crenate..
Sea Purse :: Sea purse () The horny egg case of a skate, and of certain sharks..
Canister :: Canister (n.) A small box or case for holding tea, coffee, etc..
Pigeonhole :: Pigeonhole (v. t.) To place in the pigeonhole of a case or cabinet; hence, to put away; to lay aside indefinitely; as, to pigeonhole a letter or a report..
Arbitrate :: Arbitrate (v. t.) To hear and decide, as arbitrators; as, to choose to arbitrate a disputed case..
Aliunde :: Aliunde (adv. & a.) From another source; from elsewhere; as, a case proved aliunde; evidence aliunde..
Apply :: Apply (v. i.) To suit; to agree; to have some connection, agreement, or analogy; as, this argument applies well to the case..
Wardian :: Wardian (a.) Designating, or pertaining to, a kind of glass inclosure for keeping ferns, mosses, etc., or for transporting growing plants from a distance; as, a Wardian case of plants; -- so named from the inventor, Nathaniel B. Ward, an Englishman..
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