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Meaning of "glass case" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF GLASS CASE

glass case  [ɡlɑːs keɪs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GLASS CASE

noun
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Glass case is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES GLASS CASE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of glass case in the English dictionary

The definition of glass case in the dictionary is a case made of glass, usually in a wood or metal frame, used for displaying and protecting precious or important objects: for example, in a museum or gallery.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GLASS CASE


bookcase
ˈbʊkˌkeɪs
briefcase
ˈbriːfˌkeɪs
case
keɪs
case-by-case
ˈkeɪsbaɪkeɪs
crankcase
ˈkræŋkˌkeɪs
hardcase
ˈhɑːdˌkeɪs
incase
ɪnˈkeɪs
lower-case
ˌləʊəˈkeɪs
pillowcase
ˈpɪləʊˌkeɪs
showcase
ˈʃəʊˌkeɪs
slipcase
ˈslɪpˌkeɪs
staircase
ˈstɛəˌkeɪs
suitcase
ˈsuːtˌkeɪs
upper-case
ˈʌpəˌkeɪs
worst-case
wɜːst keɪs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GLASS CASE

glass
glass can
glass ceiling
glass door
glass eye
glass factory
glass fibre
glass harmonica
glass jaw
glass slipper
glass snake
glass string
glass wool
glass-blower
glass-blowing
glass-maker
glass-making
glass-worker
glasscloth
glasscutter

WORDS THAT END LIKE GLASS CASE

basket case
court case
day case
display case
document case
hard case
in any case
in case
in no case
jewel case
lower case
murder case
packing case
pencil case
prosecution case
special case
test case
upper case
violin case
winding staircase
worst case

Synonyms and antonyms of glass case in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «glass case» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GLASS CASE

Find out the translation of glass case to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of glass case from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «glass case» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

玻璃柜
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

vitrina
570 millions of speakers

English

glass case
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कांच मामले
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

صندوق زجاجي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

витринные
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

caixa de vidro
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

গ্লাসকেস
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

vitrine
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kes kaca
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Glaskasten
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ガラスケース
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

유리 케이스
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kaca cilik
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đồ giư kiếng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கண்ணாடி வழக்கு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

काचेच्या केस
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Cam kutu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

teca di vetro
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

sprawa szkła
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

вітринні
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

vitrină
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

γυάλινο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

glaskas
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

glasmonter
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

glassmonter
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of glass case

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GLASS CASE»

The term «glass case» is regularly used and occupies the 86.245 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GLASS CASE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «glass case» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «glass case» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about glass case

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GLASS CASE»

Discover the use of glass case in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to glass case and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Glass Case: A Short Story
In her classic short story THE GLASS CASE, Kristin Hannah explores the heart and mind of a young mother.
Kristin Hannah, 2011
2
Beyond the Glass Case: The Past, the Heritage and the Public
The book is the result of a nationwide survey in the UK that measured public use of and attitudes to the past, archaeology and collecting.
Nick Merriman, 2000
3
In the Glass Case: Essays on New Zealand Literature
'Glass Case' in thecatalogue was the annotation fora rare book, as itstill is in theUniversity library, althoughitno longerrefers toaliteral glass case.Hence thetitleofthis volume of essays, which may also begiven asymbolic meaning, depending ...
C. K. Stead, 2013
4
Politics in a Glass Case: Feminism, Exhibition Cultures and ...
Bringing together two generations of curators, artists and historians to rethink distinct and unresolved moments in the feminist re-modelling of art contexts, this volume dares to ask: is there a history of feminist art or one of feminist ...
Angela Dimitrakaki, Lara Perry, 2013
5
Popular Science
^TRIM Halves are joined after the panels have been cemented together, two by two. Paper strips laid down in trough keep glue from sticking. ^jT AN( ANCHOR BLOCK Glass case is inset in routed-out or built-up base and anchored as shown .
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Popular Science
Mr. Barcroft of Cambridge, England, exercised on a stationary bicycle during his imprisonment in a glass case ... IN the interests of aviation, Professor Barcroft of Cambridge University spent six days in a hermetically sealed glass case.
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Popular Science
TOP CORNER COMPLETE Model of the Torrens with 14 in. long hull; it was built by Captain McCann and inclosed in a glass case for protection. at upper and lower corners of the case. New Ways to Paint Radiators Stippled, Polychromed, and ...
8
Civil Procedure: Model Problems and Outstanding Answers
Posting notices on residents' doors is a potential alternative, but it is probably less likely to provide actual notice than posting in the glass case. As Justice Brennan reasoned in Greene v. Lindsey, postings can be torn down by other residents.
Scott Dodson, 2011
9
The illustrated catalogue of the industrial department
30 hours work, iron frame, 1 do. 8 days work, glass frame, 1 do. with pedestal and glass-case, 1 do. 30 hours work, with pedestal and glass-case, 1 travelling clock, silver plated with repetition, 1 do. of bronze, 1 fancy clock, 8 days work, 1 do.
International exhibition, 1862, 1862
10
Chemical handicraft: a classified and descriptive catalogue ...
434, in a mahogany glass case, from which it can be removed in a portable box, the glass case being folded up for readier transport, £3 3s. r 30. 419. Assay Balance for weighing gold and silver beads, 10-inch beam, in mahogany glass case, ...
John Joseph Griffin, Cole Collection of Chemistry, 1866

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GLASS CASE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term glass case is used in the context of the following news items.
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Eugene violin maker knows all about tenacity, patience | Local | The …
Douglas has four violins in his inventory now, stored in a glass case in his studio. “I'm not about quantity,” he says. “I'm really about quality. «The Register-Guard, Jul 15»
2
"Wizard Of Oz" Fan Offers $1 Million Reward For Stolen Ruby Red …
28, 2005 from a glass case that was smashed with a bat. The person or persons stole nothing else from the Judy Garland Museum in Grand ... «BuzzFeed News, Jul 15»
3
The InFocus M810 to be exclusively available on Amazon from July …
The matte finish complements the glass case. The sleek device has a unique crown-shaped power key that accentuates the design of the M810 ... «Daily News & Analysis, Jul 15»
4
Five Grossly Un-American, Supreme Court Justices Have Ruled …
She should be put in a glass case for good Americans to see up close and learn to recognize traitors. I would be remiss if I neglected to mention ... «Canada Free Press, Jul 15»
5
Comic-Con: New 'Batman v. Superman' trailer does justice to eager …
It hangs in what appears to be a tribute glass case. The suit has a spray-painted message to Batman, saying he was too late. Hmm. Could this ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
6
New Valdosta State exhibit remembers the Baileys - Valdosta Daily …
The exhibit is located within a glass case inside of VSU's Odum Library. Under Bailey's presidency, Valdosta State College achieved university ... «Valdosta Daily Times, Jul 15»
7
"Smokey" the bear returns to Lambert Castle in Paterson - News …
Now he stands enclosed in a glass case in front of a marble fireplace of Lambert Castle. Among the visitors at the museum were brothers ... «NorthJersey.com, Jul 15»
8
Alice, above ground, at the Morgan | Manhattan, New York, NY | City …
Not seen on this side of the pond for more than 30 years, the manuscript is enclosed in a glass case at the center of the gallery and opened to ... «New York Press, Jul 15»
9
Batman/Superman Beef Details, First Joker Footage, and More from …
A brief shot seemed to show Robin's suit being kept in a glass case in the Batcave. Scrawled across the suit were the words, "Joke's on you! «Zimbio, Jul 15»
10
Game Room review: You'll have a ball with retro sips, snacks
Vintage carafes are tucked in a glass case, a collection of pool cues backdrop the bar. It's all done with a playful wink and nod, the better to set ... «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»

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