casing
word
/ˈkeɪsɪŋ/
/kˈeɪsɪŋ/
Definition
A casing is a protective outer covering, shell, or container that encloses something, such as a machine part, sausage, or bullet.
Usage & Nuances
'Casing' is used in technical, food, and construction contexts. Common collocations: 'sausage casing', 'bullet casing', 'protective casing.' Do not confuse with 'case' (which can mean a box, an incident, or a legal matter).
Spanish: envoltura - funda - carcasaPortuguese (BR): invólucro - capa - carcaçaPortuguese (PT): invólucro - capa - carcaçaChinese (Simplified): 外壳 - 套管Chinese (Traditional): 外殼 - 套管Hindi: आवरण - खोलArabic: غلاف - هيكل خارجيBengali: খোল - আবরণRussian: корпус - оболочка - гильзаJapanese: ケース - 外装 - さやVietnamese: vỏ bọc - lớp vỏKorean: 케이스 - 덮개Turkish: kılıf - muhafazaUrdu: غلافIndonesian: selubung - lapisan luar
Example Sentences
The phone's casing protects it from damage.
basic
The sausage is wrapped in a casing.
basic
He picked up a bullet casing at the shooting range.
basic
Could you replace the casing on my laptop? It's scratched.
natural
After the fireworks, the street was covered with cardboard casings.
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The technician removed the metal casing to repair the wires inside.
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