astuccio

Definitions of astuccio
  1. noun
    a portable container for carrying several objects
    synonyms: cassa, custodia
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    bagaglio
    cases used to carry belongings when traveling
    cartella
    a case with a handle; for carrying papers or files or books
    portasigarette
    a small flat case for holding cigarettes; can be carried in a purse or a pocket
    portacipria
    a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
    corredo
    a case for containing a set of articles
    medaglione
    a small ornamental case; usually contains a picture or a lock of hair and is worn on a necklace
    cartella
    a large, flat, thin case for carrying loose papers or drawings or maps; usually leather
    faretra, turcasso
    case for holding arrows
    portafogli, portafoglio
    a pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money
    valigia
    a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes
    cappelliera
    a round piece of luggage for carrying hats
    baule
    luggage consisting of a large strong case used when traveling or for storage
    type of:
    contenitore
    any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another)
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