incasement
- noun
- /ɪnˈkeɪsmənt/
- The incasement of the sculpture protected it from dust and damage.
Examples
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Special materials were chosen for the incasement to ensure maximum preservation.
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The incasement of the artifact protects it from damage.
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After the antique clock's incasement, it was displayed in the museum's main hall.
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An incasement is necessary for fragile items.
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The incasement of the rare manuscript has helped preserve it for future generations.
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The museum staff carefully examined the incasement of the ancient vase to ensure it was secure.
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For optimal protection, the incasement used clear materials to showcase the delicate item inside.
Synonyms
A thing like a lid or blanket that lies over something to keep it safe
A thing placed over something to protect or hide it
Closing off an area by surrounding it with a fence or barrier
A cover that surrounds and protects something
A complete covering that surrounds something
An object placed over something to keep it safe from damage
Putting something inside or around another thing to protect it
Surrounding a thing with a border to make it stand out
Something you put over a thing to keep it safe from damage
A covering or shelter that protects something from bad weather
Antonyms
How Enclosed
- Formal
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word incasement comes from the parts in- meaning 'in' and case meaning 'box' or 'cover', and is like the word encase, which means 'to put into a case'. So, an incasement is the act of enclosing or protecting something in a case or cover.