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
Examples of casing in a Sentence
a casing for a shotgun shell
the egg of this bird has an unusually hard casing
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Jurors were told during the trial of shell casings found at the murder scene that matched the weapon used in other crimes.
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Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
Its ground radar system, though unable to detect bones, had sighted what looked like bullet casings and the evidence of disturbed earth.
—Malcolm Hillgartner Tanya Pérez Lance Neal, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Around 50 to 60 bullet casings were also found, officials said.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 23 Mar. 2025
Key considerations In addition to the hose’s durability and length, shoppers may also want to make sure that the casing blends seamlessly into the color scheme and look of their yard.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2025
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Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
Its ground radar system, though unable to detect bones, had sighted what looked like bullet casings and the evidence of disturbed earth.
—Malcolm Hillgartner Tanya Pérez Lance Neal, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Around 50 to 60 bullet casings were also found, officials said.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 23 Mar. 2025
Key considerations In addition to the hose’s durability and length, shoppers may also want to make sure that the casing blends seamlessly into the color scheme and look of their yard.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for casing
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“Casing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/casing. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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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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