uncase

/'ʌn'keis/
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Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To remove from a case or covering: The primary meaning of "uncase" is to take something out of its protective container, sheath, or casing.
    • To undress: A less common, often archaic or formal meaning, referring to the act of removing one's clothes.
Usage and Examples
  • Verb (To remove from a case):
    • The soldier will uncase the regimental colors for the ceremony. (The soldier will take the flags out of their protective coverings.)
    • Please uncase the violin carefully before you begin to play. (Please remove the violin from its case carefully.)
  • Verb (To undress):
    • He retired to his chamber to uncase. (He went to his room to get undressed.) (Note: This usage is dated.)
Advanced Usage
  • Technical/Formal Contexts: "Uncase" is often used in formal, military, or technical contexts when referring to removing items like flags, instruments, or weapons from their cases. The undressing sense is now rare and may be found in historical or literary texts.
Variants and Related Words
  • Case (verb): To put into a case or covering.
    • After the performance, she carefully cased her flute.
  • Encased (adjective): Enclosed in a case.
    • The artifact was encased in glass.
Synonyms
  • Unpack: To remove items from a container (like a suitcase).
  • Unsheathe: To draw (a blade) from a sheath (a specific type of casing).
  • Undress: To remove clothes (for the secondary meaning).
Antonyms
  • Case (verb): To place into a case.
  • Pack: To put items into a container.
  • Sheathe: To put into a sheath.
  • Dress: To put on clothes.
Phrasal Verbs
Related Idioms
Verb
  1. get undressed
    • please don't undress in front of everybody!
    • She strips in front of strangers every night for a living

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