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单词 casing
释义

casing

noun

cas·​ing ˈkā-siŋ How to pronounce casing (audio)
1
: something that encases : material for encasing: such as
a
: an enclosing frame especially around a door or window opening
b
: a metal pipe used to case a well
c
: tire entry 2 sense 1
d
: a membranous case for processed meat
2
: a space formed between two parallel lines of stitching through at least two layers of cloth into which something (such as a rod or string) may be inserted

Synonyms

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

a casing for a shotgun shell the egg of this bird has an unusually hard casing
Recent Examples on the Web Its outer stone casing — unlike most plastic diffusers — gives it a sophisticated look. Jamie Kim, Good Housekeeping, 13 Sep. 2022 The spent casing was found in his pocket when he was arrested a short time later near his home and matched another recovered at the seen, prosecutors. Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2022 One 9-millimeter shell casing was found next to Roscoe’s body. Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 13 June 2022 Giardino said during the arraignment that the silencer was located in a cardboard box in Moreira’s bedroom, and that a shell casing was discovered on his bookcase. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 31 May 2022 Police said four shell casings were found at the site of the shooting, and a shell casing was lodged in the vehicle in which the victims had been sitting. Fox News, 2 Mar. 2022 Toone nor his vehicle were found on scene but a handgun, a live round, and a casing was found in the home. Amaris Encinas, The Arizona Republic, 18 Jan. 2022 The battery casing often wasn’t even waterproof, so in wetter places batteries would ignite, and there was no protection against vandalism and theft. Wired, 8 July 2022 The Apple Watch Pro will deliver a titanium casing, a larger screen, and a larger battery. Chris Smith, BGR, 7 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1791, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

casing

noun

cas·​ing ˈkā-siŋ How to pronounce casing (audio)
: something that covers or encloses
sausage casings

casing 1 of 2

noun

as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it the egg of this bird has an unusually hard casing

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

casing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of case
as in encasing

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • encasing
  • enclosing
  • housing
  • fitting
  • encompassing
  • inclosing
  • accommodating
  • lodging
  • sheltering
  • containing
  • taking
  • boasting
  • holding
  • harboring
  • bearing
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