case

Definitions of case
  1. noun
    a partitioned section, chamber, or separate room within a larger enclosed area
    synonyms: casier, compartiment
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    soute à bombe
    a compartment in an aircraft used for some specific purpose
    alcove
    a compartment on a ship between decks; often used as a hospital
    abri, guérite
    separate partitioned area in a public place for a few people
    loge
    private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance
    poste de conduite
    a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
    casier, vestiaire
    a storage compartment for clothes and valuables; usually it has a lock
    cabine d'ascenseur
    where passengers ride up and down
    cabine de conduite, cabine de pilotage, cockpit
    compartment where the pilot sits while flying the aircraft
    coffre, malle
    compartment in an automobile that carries luggage or shopping or tools
    abri de navigation, timonerie
    an enclosed compartment from which a vessel can be navigated
    type of:
    pièce, salle
    an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
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