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单词 encasement
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encasement

noun

en·​case·​ment in-ˈkā-smənt How to pronounce encasement (audio)
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: the act or process of encasing : the state of being encased
also : case, covering

Synonyms

  • armor
  • capsule
  • case
  • casing
  • cocoon
  • cover
  • covering
  • housing
  • hull
  • husk
  • jacket
  • pod
  • sheath
  • shell
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Example Sentences

an encasement of several inches of silt had helped to preserve the sunken remains of the historic ship
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Word History

First Known Use

1741, in the meaning defined above

encasement

noun

as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it an encasement of several inches of silt had helped to preserve the sunken remains of the historic ship

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • sheath
  • casing
  • covering
  • housing
  • shell
  • coating
  • case
  • jacket
  • cocoon
  • capsule
  • armor
  • cover
  • hull
  • husk
  • pod
  • shield
  • wrapper
  • plating
  • plate
  • cartridge
  • package
  • crust
  • carapace
  • cassette
  • envelope
  • skin
  • bark
  • house
  • cuticle
  • mail
  • coverture
  • panoply
  • backing
  • facing
  • casette
  • hide
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