| Afghan |
(lower case) a soft blanket that is knitted or crocheted. Afghans often have stripes or patterns. [1/3 definitions] |
| all the same |
however; in any case. [1/2 definitions] |
| Angora |
(often lower case) the soft, silky hair of the Angora rabbit or Angora goat. [2/3 definitions] |
| anyhow |
in any case; anyway. [1/2 definitions] |
| anyway |
in any case; anyhow; no matter what happens. |
| appeal |
a request that a higher court hear a case. An appeal is made after one has lost a case in a lower court. [1/6 definitions] |
| at least |
in any case; at any rate. [1/2 definitions] |
| Band-Aid |
(lower case) any bandage that is similar. [2/3 definitions] |
| Bible |
(l.c.) any book or text that is considered authoritative or official. [1/3 definitions] |
| Biblical |
(often lower case) of or in the Bible. |
| billfold |
a small folding case that holds paper money and fits in a pocket; wallet. |
| block |
the case that holds a pulley. [1/9 definitions] |
| briefcase |
a small case in the shape of a flat box, used for carrying documents or books. |
| capsule |
a tiny case that holds one dose of medicine. Capsules are made of gelatin and dissolve when swallowed. [1/2 definitions] |
| cartridge |
a case shaped like a tube that holds gunpowder and a bullet. [2/3 definitions] |
| cassette |
a case with film, audio tape, or video tape inside. Cassettes make it easy to load a camera or recorder. |
| compact1 |
a small case that contains face powder and a mirror. [1/6 definitions] |
| disc2 |
a thin, round plate used to record data entered on a computer. Disks are often contained within a plastic case. [1/3 definitions] |
| fire escape |
a metal stair or ladder used as an emergency exit in case of fire. Fire escapes are usually on the outside of buildings. |
| fold1 |
to wrap, place in a case, or enclose. [1/8 definitions] |
| French fries |
(often lower case) potatoes cut into long strips and fried in fat. |