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encasement

American  
[en-keys-muhnt] / ɛnˈkeɪs mənt /
Also incasement

noun

  1. the act of encasing.

  2. the state of being encased.

  3. something that encases; case.


Etymology

Origin of encasement

First recorded in 1735–45; encase + -ment

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 meltdown took place is now housed in a state-of-art encasement.

From Washington Post • Apr. 26, 2022

The unit where the explosion and fire took place was sheathed in a state-of-art encasement.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 26, 2022

A few days later, a protective encasement splits and healthy adult mosquitoes take flight, with a new generation of succubus females ready to feed.

From The Guardian • Sep. 20, 2019

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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