What is "casket" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does casket mean in English? Meaning of casket definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "casket" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "casket": box in which a corpse is buried or cremated

Noun

  • Meaning: box in which a corpse is buried or cremated
  • Synonyms: casket coffin
  • Hyponyms: bier sarcophagus
  • Hypernyms: box
  • Pronunciation in US: /ˈkæs.kɪt/

    Pronunciation in UK: /ˈkɑː.skɪt/

    Meaning of "casket": enclose in a casket

    Verb

  • Meaning: enclose in a casket
  • Synonyms: casket
  • Hypernyms: close in enclose inclose shut in
  • Pronunciation in US: /ˈkæs.kɪt/

    Pronunciation in UK: /ˈkɑː.skɪt/

    Meaning of "casket": small and often ornate box for holding jewels or other valuables

    Noun

  • Meaning: small and often ornate box for holding jewels or other valuables
  • Synonyms: casket jewel casket
  • Hypernyms: box
  • Pronunciation in US: /ˈkæs.kɪt/

    Pronunciation in UK: /ˈkɑː.skɪt/

    Synonyms:

    case, bin, crate, chest, coffer, carton, pinto, sarcophagus, funerary box, pine box, wood overcoat,

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