Meaning
display case
- a protective glass case or reliquary used to exhibit or preserve precious objects
- an anatomical or botanical case or capsule
In a sentence
La spada antica è conservata dentro una teca blindata.
The antique sword is kept inside an armored display case.
Non toccare la teca per evitare di lasciare impronte.
Do not touch the display case to avoid leaving fingerprints.
Perché hanno spostato il manoscritto in un'altra teca?
Why did they move the manuscript to another display case?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| teca | feminine · singular |
| teche | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- The plural is 'teche' (with 'ch' to preserve the hard /k/ sound).
- Often refers specifically to museum display cases, reliquaries, or glass boxes for valuables.