casing

/ˈkeɪsɪŋ/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  1. 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.
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