watchcase

[ woch-keys ]

/ ˈwɒtʃˌkeɪs /

noun

the case or outer covering for the works of a watch.

Nearby words

watch over, watch pocket, watch-glass, watchable, watchband, watchcase, watchdog, watched pot never boils, a, watcher, watcheye, watchful

Origin of watchcase

First recorded in 1590–1600; watch + case²

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Examples from the Web for watchcase

KnucklesThe rounded parts of a watchcase that form the hinges or joints.
Time Telling through the Ages|Harry Chase Brearley

British Dictionary definitions for watchcase

watchcase

/ (ˈwɒtʃˌkeɪs) /

noun

a protective case for a watch, generally of metal such as gold, silver, brass, or gunmetal

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