Dictionary

encase

verb en·case \in-ˈkās, en-\

: to completely cover (something)

Full Definition of ENCASE

transitive verb
:  to enclose in or as if in a case
ADVERTISEMENT

First Known Use of ENCASE

1633
ENCASE Defined for Kids

encase

verb en·case \in-ˈkās\
en·caseden·cas·ing

Definition of ENCASE for Kids

:  to cover or surround :  enclose in or as if in a case <… doctors had … encased the numb side of his body in a cast. — William H. Armstrong, Sounder>

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: encased knotPrevious Word in the Dictionary: en carréAll Words Near: encase
ADVERTISEMENT
How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.
Test your vocab with our fun, fast game
Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears