casing

noun

cas·​ing ˈkā-siŋ 

1

: something that encases : material for encasing: such as

a

: an enclosing frame especially around a door or window opening

b

: a metal pipe used to case a well

c

: tire entry 2 sense 1

d

: a membranous case for processed meat

2

: a space formed between two parallel lines of stitching through at least two layers of cloth into which something (such as a rod or string) may be inserted

Synonyms

• armor
• capsule
• case
• cocoon
• cover
• covering
• encasement
• housing
• hull
• husk
• jacket
• pod
• sheath
• shell

Examples of casing in a Sentence

a casing for a shotgun shell

the egg of this bird has an unusually hard casing

Recent Examples on the Web

Nguyen, who suffered two head wounds, was found with a handgun on his right thigh, records show, and several bullet casings were also found in the apartment. —Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024

In one room, small, round casings litter the floor. —Greg Myre, NPR, 19 Dec. 2024

As police surveyed the scene, multiple gunshots were visible in the facade of the funeral home building, and shell casings were on the scene, McCullough said. —Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 18 Dec. 2024

Fingerprints on those casings, as well as a water bottle and granola bar found at the scene, match Mangione's, according to police. —Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1791, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

casing

noun

cas·​ing ˈkā-siŋ 

1

: something that encloses or surrounds

2

: a frame around a door or window opening