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casket
[ kas-kit, kah-skit ]
noun
- a coffin.
- a small chest or box, as for jewels.
verb (used with object)
- to put or enclose in a casket.
casket
/ ˈɑːɪ /
noun
- a small box or chest for valuables, esp jewels
- another name for coffin
Other Word Forms
- k· adjective
- ܲ·k· adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of casket1
Word History and Origins
Origin of casket1
Example Sentences
In that case, Louisiana regulators prevented monks from selling handmade caskets without demonstrating any legitimate public interest in health, safety, or consumer protection.
The coffins used for previous papal burials consisted of three nesting coffins made of cypress, lead and oak - but Pope Francis asked to be buried in a simple wooden casket.
He also requested to be buried in a single wooden casket, unlike his predecessors, who were buried in the traditional three nested coffins.
He describes watching her casket being lowered into the ground and feeling the overwhelming desire to jump into the hole to descend into the grave with her.
Trump was caked in "open casket" levels of make-up, and while alive, brought sleepy energy that only added to the funereal tone.
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