Etymology
Origin of encasement
Example Sentences
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It came in an enormous two-box set containing a pump, a mattress encasement, the active grid cover, and several tension straps.
From The Verge ● Jul. 29, 2022
The unit where the explosion and fire took place was sheathed in a state-of-art encasement.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 26, 2022
In 2002, the experts removed it from its 50-year-old encasement and examined it in preparation for a new case.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 21, 2016
Potts said the weapons systems would be removed first, then divers would focus on the propeller and main shaft, portions of its steam machinery and large portions of the ship’s armoured encasement.
From The Guardian ● May 24, 2015
I began to feel lonely for Mr. Freeman and the encasement of his big arms.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
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