casing

Definition

That which encloses or encases.

Example Sentences

• "Some people like to split the casing of a sausage before cooking so it doesn’t burst."
• "And, by your leave, for all the marvellous rich and sumptuous coat a weareth, he is very like a false jewel in a rich casing."
• "It was expected that the whole of the "3700" and "3900" classes would be so treated, but it was found that the streamlined casing caused the engines to run hot on express work and they were relegated to goods trains; the casings were removed during the war."