Definition of ENCASEMENT

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

Consumers said the encasement was a little awkward to put on the mattress but were impressed by the strong construction. — The Good Housekeeping Institute, Good Housekeeping, "Best Anti-Allergy Bedding," 10 Aug. 2010 The precious headpiece was kept at the Portland Collection Gallery at the Welbeck Estate in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, but thieves smashed into its armored glass encasement with power tools to steal the tiara last Tuesday. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "A Royal Tiara Was Stolen Like a Real-Life Ocean's 11 Movie," 27 Nov. 2018 The mattress encasement had a good, snug fit, but testers said the pillow took some maneuvering to fit into the protector. — The Good Housekeeping Institute, Good Housekeeping, "Best Anti-Allergy Bedding," 10 Aug. 2010 Things like anti-dust mite encasements and exterminator visits can add up. — Zahra Barnes, SELF, "5 Common Allergens That Are Basically Everywhere and Making You Feel Like Crap," 23 Apr. 2018 The house is reminiscent of an English country cottage with its cedar shingles and hunter green wooden window encasements. — Margaret Demarino, courant.com, "Property of the week: 95 West Road, Canton," 6 July 2017 That includes cleaning thoroughly (ideally at least once a week), getting rid of clutter that attracts dust, and even using special dust-mite prevention encasements for your mattress and pillows, Dr. Reisacher says. — Zahra Barnes, SELF, "5 Common Allergens That Are Basically Everywhere and Making You Feel Like Crap," 23 Apr. 2018 The plastic casing can't self-repair tears yet, but Keplinger says creating a self-healing encasement is one of the next steps for research. — National Geographic, "This Artificial Muscle Costs 10 Cents to Make. And It’s As Strong As an Elephant.," 5 Jan. 2018 Nora, trapped by convention - a state symbolized by her encasement in elaborate period dresses, frilly, suffocating creations by Kristine Davies - has played the part of a trilling child-woman, with one significant deviation. — Andrea Simakis, cleveland.com, "Mamai Theatre Company, with an assist from Thornton Wilder, breathes new life into 'A Doll's House.' (Review)," 24 Aug. 2017

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