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casemaker

casemaker

5.2
A person or company that makes boxes to hold and protect things
  • noun
  • /ˈkeɪsˌmeɪkər/
translation icon : fabricante de cajas
  • He started a business as a casemaker, designing unique cases for musical instruments.

Examples

  • The local casemaker creates custom cases to protect delicate electronic devices.

  • The figure would have been much higher if the census had included associates, such as artists and colorists, suppliers, and casemakers.

    Academic text (2008)

  • The casemaker showcased their innovative designs for luggage at the trade show.

Synonyms

maker
vscasemaker
415 1.6

A person or company that creates things such as cars and furniture

is limited to making cases or boxes to protect, carry, or store goods

Surface Forms

casemaker singular
casemakers plural

Morphology

casemaker = case + maker (transparent) = case + maker

Direct compound 'case' + 'maker' referring to a person or company that makes cases, transparent to learners.

Etymology

Casemaker comes from two simple English parts: case 'a box or cover' and maker 'one who makes'. So a casemaker can mean a person or company that makes boxes to protect or carry goods.