What does encase mean?
Encase means To enclose, as in a case..
Encase
/ɪŋˈkeɪs/ · verb
Meaning
To enclose, as in a case..
Example Sentences
They always appeared to me like asses who gladly incase themselves in lions' skins and cheer themselves with the idea that all the world about them consists also of similarly disguised asses.
She was a pleasant-looking woman of about forty, with a deep voice, almost manly in its stentorian tones, and had a large sensible square body, with feet to match—these last encased in good thick boots.
And with the story of the booking office, we have a fortune deeply entwined with the stations encasing them.
Synonyms for encase
Antonyms for encase
Related Words
Word Forms
- encases
- encasing
- encased
- incase
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for encase?
Common synonyms include case.
What is the opposite of encase?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use encase in a sentence?
They always appeared to me like asses who gladly incase themselves in lions' skins and cheer themselves with the idea that all the world about them consists also of similarly disguised asses.
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