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slip·case

 (slĭp′kās′)
n.
A protective box with one open end or more, used for storing a book.
slip′cased′ adj.
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slipcase

(ˈslɪpˌkeɪs)
n
(Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) a protective case for a book or set of books that is open at one end so that only the spines of the books are visible
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slip•case

(ˈslɪpˌkeɪs)

n.
a box for a book or set of books, open on one side so that the spine is visible.
[1920–25]
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Translations

slipcase

[ˈslɪpkeɪs] N → estuche m
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slipcase

[ˈslɪpˌkeɪs] n (of book) → custodia
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