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gun case

gun case

3 2.7
A container that holds and protects a gun for carrying or storing
  • noun
  • /ɡʌn keɪs/
translation icon : funda para arma
  • He paces in front of one of his gun cases.
  • opened the gun case
  • find a gun case

Examples

  • Sam runs up to find a gun case.

    Fiction book (2002)
  • His finest pieces were displayed in a gun case he had carved by hand.

    Fiction book (1993)
  • I saw him over by the gun case...

  • - Check out his gun case.

  • The gun case will be thrown out.

    Blog text (19)
  • How many gun cases do you think he's handled?

  • We stood there, staring at the gun case, as if that was what we'd come in for.

    Fiction book (1995)
  • Casey removed an assault rifle from his gun case.

    Fiction book (1994)
  • Anyway, their law says the gun must be unloaded (clip removed) and placed in a closed container, e.g., gun case, box, etc.

    Blog text (6)
  • The hunter carefully placed his rifle in the protective gun case before heading to the field.

Synonyms

case
vsgun case
1.0

A box or container for holding and carrying things like bottles

is specialised to hold and protect a shooting instrument during transport or storage
hardcase
vsgun case
4.4

A hard, protective box for carrying delicate items like cameras

is shaped and padded for a specific shooting instrument rather than electronics
waterproof case
vsgun case
3.4

A container that keeps things dry in water

is aimed at protecting a shooting instrument mainly for safe transport and storage

How Protective

hardcase
4.4
gun case
3 2.7
cover
571 1.0

Surface Forms

gun case singular
gun cases plural

Morphology

gun + case

The meaning 'a container for a gun' is directly and transparently built from the constituents 'gun' (firearm) + 'case' (protective box). This noun–noun compound follows a common, cross-linguistic composition pattern so a B1 learner who knows both words can readily infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

Gun case is a simple, literal name: a gun kept inside a case, a padded box or bag that keeps it safe while you move it. So it means a container used to 'keep safe' or 'carry' a gun.