casket

• Nom désignant un contenant, généralement utilisé pour conserver des objets précieux ou pour l'inhumation d'une personne décédée.

A noun referring to a container, typically used for holding valuable items or for burying a deceased person.

1. Burial containerB1formalamerican

   A box or container in which a dead body is placed for burial or cremation.

   cercueil

   • The family chose a simple wooden casket for the funeral.
   • The casket was lowered into the grave with great solemnity.
   • He was laid to rest in a polished mahogany casket.

   Synonymescoffinsarcophagus

2. Ornamental boxB2formal

   A small, often decorative box used for storing valuable items such as jewelry or keepsakes.

   coffret

   • She kept her grandmother's pearls in a velvet-lined casket.
   • The antique casket was made of silver and engraved with flowers.
   • He opened the casket to reveal a collection of rare coins.

   Synonymesboxcasechestcofferreceptacletreasure chest

• Verbe signifiant placer ou enfermer quelque chose dans un cercueil ou un coffret, ou inhumer. Peut aussi évoquer l'idée de sceller ou de mettre à l'abri.

A verb meaning to place or enclose something in a casket or coffin.

1. Enclose in a casketC1formal

   To place or enclose a body in a casket, typically for burial or viewing.

   Mettre en cercueil

   • The family decided to casket their loved one in a simple wooden box.
   • The funeral director carefully casketed the remains.
   • They casketed the body with great respect and dignity.

   Synonymescoffin