American English pronunciation
How to pronounce encased
IPA transcription: [ɛn'keɪst]
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Verb
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enclose in, or as if in, a case
“my feet were encased in mud”
Adjective
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covered or protected with or as if with a case
“knights cased in steel”
“products encased in leatherette”
Usage examples
- It was originally a brick tower and was later encased in iron.
- A plumber then encased it in a close fitting leaden shell.
- The impala is currently encased in the school's entrance.
- The body is encased in heavy armour, except for the belly, which is soft.