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casing

KAY-sihng

Casing (noun) means an outer covering that encloses or protects something. Example: “The wiring runs inside a plastic casing.”

noun
1
An outer covering that encloses or protects something.
"The wiring runs inside a plastic casing."
2
The decorative frame around a door or window.
"They repainted the window casing white."

How to Use Casing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA protective outer shell or frame around something.

Common pairings
plastic casing window casing sausage casing

Word Forms

casings plural

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “casing” mean?

The word “casing” means an outer covering that encloses or protects something. In plain terms, a protective outer shell or frame around something.

How do you pronounce “casing”?

“Casing” is pronounced KAY-sihng (/ˈkeɪsɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “casing” in a sentence?

Here is “casing” used in a sentence: “The wiring runs inside a plastic casing.”

What part of speech is “casing”?

“Casing” is a noun.

Is “casing” a common word?

“Casing” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “casing” have?

“Casing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an outer covering that encloses or protects something.

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