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    En·case
    /inˈkās/

    verb

    • 1. enclose or cover in a case or close-fitting surround: "each was encased in a plastic shrink-wrap"
  2. The meaning of ENCASE is to enclose in or as if in a case. How to use encase in a sentence.

  3. ENCASE definition: 1. to cover or surround something or someone completely: 2. to cover or surround something or…. Learn more.

  4. Encase definition: to enclose in or as in a case. See examples of ENCASE used in a sentence.

  5. to cover or surround something or someone completely: be encased in The nuclear waste is encased in concrete before being sent for storage in disused mines. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Covering and adding layers. additive. asphalt. bestrew. bind. blanket. blindfold. film over. gum something up. inlaid. lag. retread. seasoned.

  6. To encase something is to cover it or close it off, as if you were putting it in a shell, a coating, or a box. Some cheesemakers encase each wheel of cheese in wax. When you're packing your lunch, you might encase a brownie in wax paper, or encase a sandwich in a plastic container.

  7. verb. If a person or an object is encasedin something, they are completely covered or surrounded by it. When nuclear fuel is manufactured it is encased in metal cans. [beVERB -ed + in] These weapons also had a heavy brass guard which encased almost the whole hand. [VERB noun]

  8. Define encase. encase synonyms, encase pronunciation, encase translation, English dictionary definition of encase. tr.v. en·cased , en·cas·ing , en·cas·es To enclose in or as if in a case. en·case′ment n.

  9. encase. verb. /ɪnˈkeɪs/. [often passive] encase something (in something) (formal) Verb Forms. to surround or cover something completely, especially to protect it The reactor is encased in concrete and steel. His upper body was completely encased in bandages.

  10. verb. uk / ɪnˈkeɪs / us. be encased in sth formal. to be completely covered in something: The outside walls are encased in concrete. Want to learn more? Improve your vocabulary with English Vocabulary in Use from Cambridge. Learn the words you need to communicate with confidence.

  11. encase meaning, definition, what is encase: to cover or surround something completel...: Learn more.

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