close-fitting case

noun
UK /ˌkləʊs ˈfɪtɪŋ keɪs/
US /ˌkloʊs ˈfɪtɪŋ keɪs/

A case that fits something tightly and snugly.

She slid her phone into a close-fitting case so it would not get scratched.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A protective cover shaped exactly to the object it holds.

The close-fitting case for the glasses kept the lenses safe in his bag.

3. A container that leaves little empty space around its contents.

The close-fitting case held the violin without any room to shift.

4. A tight outer layer or jacket around a device or part.

A close-fitting case around the battery keeps dust out.