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
Also on display is a menorah of shell casings and barbed wire, reminiscent of concentration camp fences, Halpyrn said.
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Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2024
The probable cause affidavit filed in Jackson County Circuit Court says the guns used were not located by police, but spent shell casings and blood samples were collected as evidence.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2024
Police said 10 mm shell casings, which are reportedly uncommon on the streets, were found at the scene of both crimes.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 22 Apr. 2024
On April 12, investigators found the gun used in Rasberry's murder at a pawn shop in a nearby town, and eventually matched shell casings from the scene with the gun used in the crime.
—Joe Ruiz, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2024
Dozens of shell casings were recovered at the scene.
—Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2024
Twelve shell casings and one projectile were also located at the scene, Lemma said
Authorities are searching for the green Acura and the occupants should be considered armed and dangerous, the sheriff said.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2024
Getting to these materials is complex and dangerous: After removing the steel casing, the battery pack needs to be unbundled into cells carefully, to avoid puncturing any hazardous materials.
—Sabrina Weiss, WIRED, 20 Mar. 2024
The case is shockproof and impact-resistant thanks to a thick silicone bumper and polycarbonate casing rated to withstand drops from heights of 4 feet without damage.
—Tanya Edwards, Parents, 13 Mar. 2024
Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2024
The probable cause affidavit filed in Jackson County Circuit Court says the guns used were not located by police, but spent shell casings and blood samples were collected as evidence.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2024
Police said 10 mm shell casings, which are reportedly uncommon on the streets, were found at the scene of both crimes.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 22 Apr. 2024
On April 12, investigators found the gun used in Rasberry's murder at a pawn shop in a nearby town, and eventually matched shell casings from the scene with the gun used in the crime.
—Joe Ruiz, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2024
Dozens of shell casings were recovered at the scene.
—Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2024
Twelve shell casings and one projectile were also located at the scene, Lemma said
Authorities are searching for the green Acura and the occupants should be considered armed and dangerous, the sheriff said.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2024
Getting to these materials is complex and dangerous: After removing the steel casing, the battery pack needs to be unbundled into cells carefully, to avoid puncturing any hazardous materials.
—Sabrina Weiss, WIRED, 20 Mar. 2024
The case is shockproof and impact-resistant thanks to a thick silicone bumper and polycarbonate casing rated to withstand drops from heights of 4 feet without damage.
—Tanya Edwards, Parents, 13 Mar. 2024
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“Casing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/casing. Accessed 27 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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