Meaning

That which encloses or encases..

Definitions by Sense

1. That which encloses or encases.
2. (architecture) The decorative trim around a door or window.
3. (oil industry) A metal pipe used to line the borehole of a well.
4. (uncountable, computing) The state of letter case across a whole phrase or whole lines of text; the collective state/arrangement of uppercase and lowercase letters.
5. (dated, Appalachia) A tire.
6. present participle and gerund of case

Example Sentences

Some people like to split the casing of a sausage before cooking so it doesn’t burst.

And, by your leave, for all the marvellous rich and sumptuous coat a weareth, he is very like a false jewel in a rich casing.

It was expected that the whole of the "3700" and "3900" classes would be so treated, but it was found that the streamlined casing caused the engines to run hot on express work and they were relegated to goods trains; the casings were removed during the war.

The replacement string should have the same casing as the matched text.

Word Forms

• casings

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When Should You Use Casing?

Use casing when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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