Casing

Quick meaning: Casing is a noun meaning That which encloses or encases.

Meaning

That which encloses or encases.

More Meanings

1. (architecture) The decorative trim around a door or window.
2. (oil industry) A metal pipe used to line the borehole of a well.
3. present participle and gerund of case
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.

Example Sentences

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

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.

Word Forms

• casings

Synonyms for casing

Depending on context, synonyms include case, shell.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include shell, wrapper, envelop, liner, lining, cover.

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