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Meaning of encases
The primary meaning of the word "encases" is to surround or cover something completely, often for protection or containment.
Etymology of encases
The word "encases" comes from the Old French "encaser", which is derived from "en" (in) and "caser" (to put in a case), and is related to the Latin "capsa" (box) and "capsulare" (to put in a box)
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of surrounding or covering something
Synonyms
encloses
surrounds
encircles
encompasses
envelops
wraps
covers
engulfs
immerses
submerges
encloses
boxes
cases
sheathes
shields
protects
safeguards
defends
guards
screens
cocoons
envelops
encases
encysts
encapsulates
enshrouds
enwraps
invests
circumscribes
Definitions
- To surround or cover something completely, typically in order to protect or contain it
- * To put something in a case or covering, especially to protect it
Usage Examples
- The company encases its fragile products in protective packaging to prevent damage during shipping
- * The ancient artifact was encased in a glass display case to preserve it for future generations
- * The virus encases itself in a protein coat to protect itself from the host's immune system
Antonyms
releases
frees
liberates
uncovers
exposes
reveals
uncases
unpacks
unwraps
discloses
lays bare
opens
unmasks
unseals
unbinds
unfurls
unrolls
unfolds
unzips