casing
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.
Origin of casing
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- un·der·cas·ing, noun
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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 PostOpen-back headphones employ casing design principles that are focused on accuracy and a natural listening experience above all else.
Best headphones: Get good-quality audio equipment at your budget | PopSci Commerce Team | December 17, 2020 | Popular-ScienceA 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 PostFor 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 PostIt’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.
Bluetooth speakers that make great gifts | PopSci Commerce Team | October 27, 2020 | Popular-Science
I shifted and put the casing in my pocket, and when I did, I felt a quickening from my stomach to my jaw.
He pressed a hollow shell casing into my palm and leaned towards my ear, “I PICKED IT UP FROM THE BEDROOM!”
He pulled out the empty shell casing he carried from the raid and waved it at me.
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 | THE DAILY BEASTIt has straightforward guidance on casing the target, as well bypassing guards, security, cameras, and access control.
Book Bag: The Best Heists in Fact, Film, and Fiction | Matthew Quirk | June 6, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe sleeves of his doublet which protruded from his leather casing were of the same colour and material as his trunks.
St. Martin's Summer | Rafael SabatiniThe 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 TrevithickThe 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 TrevithickAs 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.
The Boy Mechanic, Book 2 | Various
British Dictionary definitions for casing
/ (ˈkeɪsɪŋ) /
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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