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encase

American  
[en-keys] / ɛnˈkeɪs /

verb (used with object)

encased, encasing

  1. to enclose in or as in a case.

    We encased the ancient vase in glass to preserve it.
encase British  
/ ɪnˈkeɪs /

verb

  1. (tr) to place or enclose in or as if in a case

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Other Word Forms

  • encasement noun

Etymology

Origin of encase

First recorded in 1625–35; en- 1 + case 2

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