incasement

/ɪnˈkeɪsmənt/
noun
  1. The act of enclosing something in a case, or the state of being enclosed.
    • The incasement of the artifact took several hours of careful work.
    • The incasement of the wires in plastic tubing prevented damage.
    • After incasement, the painting was ready for transport.
  2. A covering or container that encloses something.
    • The incasement of the old book was a simple leather cover.
    • The delicate instrument was protected by a foam incasement.
    • The incasement around the engine was made of reinforced steel.