encasement
noun
en·case·ment
in-ˈkā-smənt 
en-
Synonyms
Examples of encasement in a Sentence
an encasement of several inches of silt had helped to preserve the sunken remains of the historic ship
Recent Examples on the Web
The encasement protected the Constitution from any damage, the National Archives said in a press release.
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Katherine Itoh, NBC News, 15 Feb. 2024
Glass encasement doors and windows were added to separate the foyer from the main room.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2024
Washington — The National Archives closed its galleries to the public on Wednesday after two apparent climate activists dumped red powder on the protective encasement surrounding the U.S. Constitution.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2024
It is also recommended that people use a mattress encasement during this process to prevent bedbugs from escaping or entering, WebMD noted.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 20 Oct. 2023
Standing in three large glass displays reminiscent of exhibits at history museums were models like Joan Smalls, Amber Valetta and Karlie Kloss, squirming and strutting in their encasements.
—Tara Gonzalez, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 Apr. 2023
The encasement is gel-infused to capture and redirect heat, providing amazing breathability.
—Jack Byram, Health, 12 Apr. 2023
This duvet and pillow set is the smoothest, silkiest, most dreamy encasement for your bed.
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 7 Mar. 2023
Xu asked if Hua could send material relating to the specifications and design process for building an encasement for fan blades.
—Yudhijit Bhattacharjee, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2023
Katherine Itoh, NBC News, 15 Feb. 2024
Glass encasement doors and windows were added to separate the foyer from the main room.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2024
Washington — The National Archives closed its galleries to the public on Wednesday after two apparent climate activists dumped red powder on the protective encasement surrounding the U.S. Constitution.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2024
It is also recommended that people use a mattress encasement during this process to prevent bedbugs from escaping or entering, WebMD noted.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 20 Oct. 2023
Standing in three large glass displays reminiscent of exhibits at history museums were models like Joan Smalls, Amber Valetta and Karlie Kloss, squirming and strutting in their encasements.
—Tara Gonzalez, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 Apr. 2023
The encasement is gel-infused to capture and redirect heat, providing amazing breathability.
—Jack Byram, Health, 12 Apr. 2023
This duvet and pillow set is the smoothest, silkiest, most dreamy encasement for your bed.
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 7 Mar. 2023
Xu asked if Hua could send material relating to the specifications and design process for building an encasement for fan blades.
—Yudhijit Bhattacharjee, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2023
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“Encasement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/encasement. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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