watchcase

[ woch-keys ]
/ ˈwɒtʃˌkeɪs /

noun

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

Origin of watchcase

First recorded in 1590–1600; watch + case2

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British Dictionary definitions for watchcase

watchcase
/ (ˈwɒtʃˌkeɪs) /

noun

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