casing

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/ ˈkeɪ sɪŋ /

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noun

a case or covering; housing.

material for a case or covering.

the framework around a door or window.

the outermost covering of an automobile tire.

any frame or framework.

a steel pipe or tubing, especially as used in oil and gas wells.

a layer of glass that has been fused to an underlying layer of glass of a different color or of different properties.

the thin, tubular membrane of the intestines of sheep, cattle, or hogs, or a synthetic facsimile, for encasing processed meat in making sausages, salamis, etc.

Nautical. the walls surrounding a funnel.

a channel created in a garment or other article to carry a drawstring or elastic, as by sewing a strip of cloth to the basic material with two parallel rows of stitches.

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Origin of casing

First recorded in 1565–75; case² + -ing¹

OTHER WORDS FROM casing

un·der·cas·ing, noun

Words nearby casing

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How to use casing in a sentence

Police found shell casings and bullet holes in the home “which would indicate that the shooting was not accidental,” detectives wrote.
Man apparently experiencing paranoia is accused of killing his mother|Dan Morse|January 5, 2021|Washington Post
Open-back headphones employ casing design principles that are focused on accuracy and a natural listening experience above all else.
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A single bullet casing was found at the parking deck at the intersection of 7th and Marshall streets, said Joe Macenka, spokesman for the Virginia Capitol Police.
Police investigating report of shots fired near Virginia Capitol|Gregory S. Schneider|December 4, 2020|Washington Post
For a system meant to last years, I worry about the durability of its shell casing.
PlayStation 5 review: PS5 is a sensory game-changer|Elise Favis|November 6, 2020|Washington Post

It’s wrapped in a dustproof, waterproof casing and boasts a battery life of up to 16 hours—more than enough time to get it to the beach and back.
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I shifted and put the casing in my pocket, and when I did, I felt a quickening from my stomach to my jaw.
I Shot Bin Laden|Elliot Ackerman|November 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He pressed a hollow shell casing into my palm and leaned towards my ear, “I PICKED IT UP FROM THE BEDROOM!”
I Shot Bin Laden|Elliot Ackerman|November 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He pulled out the empty shell casing he carried from the raid and waved it at me.
I Shot Bin Laden|Elliot Ackerman|November 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It wrapped around her like a sausage casing, barely leaving room to breathe.
Face It—We Rubes Will Never Live Like Gwyneth and Jennifer Aniston|Rachel Bertsche|July 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It has straightforward guidance on casing the target, as well bypassing guards, security, cameras, and access control.
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The sleeves of his doublet which protruded from his leather casing were of the same colour and material as his trunks.
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The flat top had come down a little; we put in a line of bolts, fastening the top of the tube to the outer casing.
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2)|Francis Trevithick
The cast-iron outer casing was soon abandoned, though one of them in Wales remained in work fifty years, using steam of 60 lbs.
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2)|Francis Trevithick
As the fillers are usually dry they must be moistened before casing or subjected to a very strong pressure.
Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce|E. R. Billings.
The wood part of the trap can be easily nailed or screwed to a door or window casing.
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British Dictionary definitions for casing

casing

/ (ˈkeɪsɪŋ) /

noun

a protective case or cover

material for a case or cover

Also called: case a frame containing a door, window, or staircase

the intestines of cattle, pigs, etc, or a synthetic substitute, used as a container for sausage meat

the outer cover of a pneumatic tyre

a pipe or tube used to line a hole or shaft

the outer shell of a steam or gas turbine

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