encased
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4.1
- adjective
- /ɪnˈkeɪst/
- The fragile statue was carefully encased in glass to protect it from damage.
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Watch on YouTubeA crustacean animal like a crab cannot grow encased in the hard shell.
- A crustacean animal like a crab cannot grow encased in the hard shell.
- Yeah, I have them in my closet in my home, encased on the floor.
Examples
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I said this inner ear is the cochlea here and it's encased in bone, fluid encased in bone.
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Once complete, the entire structure was encased with white limestone, polished with sand and stone until it gleamed.
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Okay, I'll give you it looks to me just like a motherboard encased in a plastic shell.
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You have to have these chambers encased in a body of stone, for example, the inlet shaft.
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But the Levi booth at Magic, it was completely encased in fabric so you could not see what was going on in there.
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She placed the letter in an envelope, ensuring it was securely encased for mailing.
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The athlete's trophy was encased in a beautiful display case to showcase his achievement.
Synonyms
659
1.0
Having something on top or around it
452
2.0
Kept safe from harm or danger
150
4.4
Protected by strong metal or thick plates to stop bullets
140
2.5
Closed and covered to stop water or air getting in
121
1.0
Having a covering of paper or cloth, like a present
50
3.5
Something that is inside and surrounded by other things, like a garden or document
34
4.1
Covered with metal plates for strength and protection
20
4.4
Covered by a case or layer to protect it from damage
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6.7
Covered with a thin layer of metal
6
4.2
Covered with a protective outer layer, for example cables or pipes
5
5.8
Covered by a protective layer or case
2
4.2
A thing that has a box or outer layer that protects it
1
7.2
Covered with heavy metal plates for protection
1
6.9
Completely covered by glass or a box to keep it safe
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Etymology
Encased comes from the prefix en- meaning 'in' and the word case meaning a 'box' or cover, so it gives the picture of putting something into a box. So, encased means covered or protected as if placed inside a case.