casing — a covering that protects or encloses something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a covering that protects or encloses something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkeɪsɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 무언가를 보호하거나 감싸는 덮개, 케이스
Korean pronunciation: **케이**싱
Example Sentences
- The detective found a bullet casing at the crime scene.
- My grandmother always removes the sausage casing because she thinks it's made of alien skin.
- The phone's waterproof casing saved it from my coffee disaster.
casing
NOUN//ˈkeɪsɪŋ//
a covering that protects or encloses something
A technician snaps a protective casing onto a smartphone
The casing falls during racing, now I'm chasing!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Norman French 'casse' meaning box or container, which came from Latin 'capsa' meaning box or case. The concept evolved from a container that holds things to any protective covering or outer shell.
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📝Examples
“The detective found a bullet casing at the crime scene.”
“My grandmother always removes the sausage casing because she thinks it's made of alien skin.”
“The phone's waterproof casing saved it from my coffee disaster.”
“The carpenter installed new wooden casings around all the windows.”
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