1. social work involving direct assistance to individuals or families with personal problems
2. wooden framework or molding around doors, windows, or other openings
Usage: construction

Examples

• The social worker’s casework involved helping families find housing.
• She specialized in casework with at-risk youth.
• The agency’s casework department handled individual client needs.
• The carpenter installed new casework around the windows.
• The Victorian home featured ornate casework throughout.
• They painted the casework white to match the walls.