casing
/ˈkeɪsɪŋ/
noun
- A protective or enclosing cover or container for something.
- The sausage casing is made from natural or synthetic materials.
- The phone's plastic casing cracked when it fell.
- The bomb squad examined the metal casing of the device.
- The frame or structure around a door or window.
- The door casing was damaged during the move.
- He painted the window casing a bright white.
- She measured the casing to order a new frame.
- The outer layer of a tire that holds the air.
- The tire casing was worn and needed replacement.
- A strong casing helps the tire last longer.
- He checked the casing for any punctures.
verb
- Present participle of case; to cover or enclose something in a casing.
- She is casing the cake in a layer of fondant.
- They are casing the wires to protect them from damage.
- The workers are casing the pipes with insulation.