casing — a covering that protects or encloses something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a covering that protects or encloses something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkeɪsɪŋ/
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
The casing protects the delicate watch gears inside.
The casing falls during racing, now I'm chasing!
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🎤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.
Breakdown
cas- (from Latin 'capsa' meaning box/container) + -ing (noun suffix indicating the result or product of an action)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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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