hungting-case

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A protective cover for a watch face: "hunting-case" refers to a hinged metal lid or cover that protects the face of a pocket watch, historically used by fox hunters to prevent damage while riding or in rugged conditions. The lid is typically opened by pressing a button or spring catch.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The antique watch had a beautifully engraved hunting-case that clicked shut with a satisfying sound. (The watch had a hinged metal cover protecting its face.)
  • Collectors prize 19th-century pocket watches with a hunting-case, as they are rare and well-preserved. (The protective lid is a valued feature.)

Advanced Usage

• "hunting-case watch" (compound noun): a pocket watch equipped with a hinged cover.
  • He inherited a gold hunting-case watch from his grandfather, used during fox hunts. (A pocket watch with a protective lid.)

Variants and Related Words

• Hunting (adj): relating to the sport of chasing wild animals.
  • The hunting-case was designed for the rough conditions of fox hunting. (The cover was made for hunting use.)
• Case (n): a container or covering for something.
  • The watch case was made of silver, but the hunting-case was steel. (The outer cover is a separate part.)

Synonyms

• Watch lid: a hinged cover for a watch face.
• Guard: a protective covering.

Related Idioms

• "In the hunting-case": (rare, historical) refers to a watch being closed and protected.
  • He kept his watch in the hunting-case while riding through the woods. (The lid was shut for safety.)

Note: The word "hunting-case" is a specialized, historical term primarily used in horology (the study of watches and clocks). It is not a common modern word.