1
: something that encases : material for encasing: such as
a
: an enclosing frame especially around a door or window opening
b
: a metal pipe used to case a well
d
: a membranous case for processed meat
2
: a space formed between two parallel lines of stitching through at least two layers of cloth into which something (such as a rod or string) may be inserted
Synonyms
Examples of casing in a Sentence
a casing for a shotgun shell
the egg of this bird has an unusually hard casing
Recent Examples on the Web
Prosecutors said investigators found a 9 mm pistol in the car and determined it to be a ballistic match to the shell casings found at the shooting scene.
—
Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 8 Apr. 2024
Although the Pad 9 is a mid-range device, the metal casing means there are hardly any compromises in terms of feel.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
The affidavit says shell casings found at both crime scenes matched.
—Peter Hermann, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2024
Not actually an accessory for the mythical creature, these small casings are the eggs of sharks and their relatives
For around 455 million years, scientists believe sharks have been swimming the ocean's depths.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2024
Inside the mall near the entrance, there were shell casings and a trail of blood that led to Wilson.
—The Indianapolis Star, 29 Feb. 2024
Wrapped up to keep the cold at bay, the bearded officer is standing amid empty shell casings on the ground, which smell of smoke from the recent firings.
—Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Feb. 2024
Shell casings were found scattered on the scene, Mitchell told Local 10.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2024
Authorities suspect some evidence, such as shell casings, may have been lost as people ran for cover and emergency vehicles were driven through the shooting scene.
—Bill Lukitsch, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2024
Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 8 Apr. 2024
Although the Pad 9 is a mid-range device, the metal casing means there are hardly any compromises in terms of feel.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
The affidavit says shell casings found at both crime scenes matched.
—Peter Hermann, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2024
Not actually an accessory for the mythical creature, these small casings are the eggs of sharks and their relatives
For around 455 million years, scientists believe sharks have been swimming the ocean's depths.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2024
Inside the mall near the entrance, there were shell casings and a trail of blood that led to Wilson.
—The Indianapolis Star, 29 Feb. 2024
Wrapped up to keep the cold at bay, the bearded officer is standing amid empty shell casings on the ground, which smell of smoke from the recent firings.
—Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Feb. 2024
Shell casings were found scattered on the scene, Mitchell told Local 10.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2024
Authorities suspect some evidence, such as shell casings, may have been lost as people ran for cover and emergency vehicles were driven through the shooting scene.
—Bill Lukitsch, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2024
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“Casing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/casing. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.
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casing
noun
cas·ing
ˈkā-siŋ 
1
: something that encloses or surrounds
2
: a frame around a door or window opening
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