watch·case

[woch-keys]
noun
the case or outer covering for the works of a watch.

Origin:
1590–1600; watch + case2

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watchcase (ˈwɒtʃˌkeɪs) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
a protective case for a watch, generally of metal such as gold, silver, brass, or gunmetal

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Watchcase is always a great word to know.
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a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
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Proof of his admiration is the idea that he has had her photograph in his watchcase.
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