kɛs

Definitions

1. noun

A type of box or chest used to store valuables or valuable items, typically made of wood or metal.

“The bank used a secure caisse to store its cash reserves overnight.”

2. noun

The body of a violin or similar stringed instrument.

“The luthier carefully crafted the caisse of the new violin to enhance its sound quality.”

3. noun

A type of French lottery ticket.

“She bought a caisse for the Euro Millions drawing that night.”

4. verb

To put valuables or valuable items in a caisse, typically for safekeeping.

“The store owner caissed the cash register at the end of the business day.”