The meaning of Casing

noun

A small case or container, especially a round or cylindrical one.

Usage examples:

He showed us the cylinder of the gun filled with six plastic capsules

noun

A small container

noun

A measured amount of medicine in a very small, rounded, soft container which is swallowed

Usage examples:

The apollo 11 capsule

noun

An instance of a particular situation; an example of something occurring.

Usage examples:

A case of mistaken identity

verb

Surround in a material or substance.

Usage examples:

The towers are of steel cased in granite

noun

A particular situation or example of something

Usage examples:

We don’t normally accept credits from courses taken at another university, but we’ll make an except…

noun

An outer garment with sleeves, worn outdoors and typically extending below the hips.

Usage examples:

A winter coat

verb

Provide with a layer or covering of something.

Usage examples:

Her right leg was coated in plaster

noun

Any of various types of outer clothing that are worn over other clothes, usually open in the front, and are often used for warmth

Usage examples:

She put on her heavy winter coat., a raincoat, the dog’s coat is shiny and clean., there were about…

verb

Put something on top of or in front of (something), especially in order to protect or conceal it.

Usage examples:

The table had been covered with a checked tablecloth

noun

A thing which lies on, over, or around something, especially in order to protect or conceal it.

Usage examples:

A seat cover

verb

To put or spread something over something, or to lie on the surface of something

Usage examples:

Once the rice comes to a boil, turn down the flame and cover the pot., she covered the child with a…

verb

Enclose or cover in a case or close-fitting surround.

Usage examples:

Each was encased in a plastic shrink-wrap

verb

Wrap up, cover, or surround completely.

Usage examples:

A figure enveloped in a black cloak

verb

To cover or surround something completely

Usage examples:

The entire area was enveloped in fog.

noun

A flat paper container with a sealable flap, used to enclose a letter or document.

Usage examples:

They are all instant communications that are far less bother than putting pen to paper, finding an …

noun

A usually rectangular paper container for a letter

Usage examples:

Don’t forget to put a stamp on the envelope.

noun

A flat, usually square or rectangular, paper container for a letter

Usage examples:

A brown/manila envelope, a sealed envelope, the papers were handed to me in a transparent plastic e…

verb

Inspect (someone or something) thoroughly in order to determine their nature or condition.

Usage examples:

A doctor examined me and said i might need a caesarean

verb

Observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect

verb

To look at or consider a person or thing carefully in order to discover something about the person or thing

Usage examples:

Investigators examined the wreckage for clues about the cause of the explosion.

verb

Travel through (an unfamiliar area) in order to learn about it.

Usage examples:

He explored the fontainebleau forest

verb

To travel to a new place to learn about it or become familiar with it

Usage examples:

[ t ] they set out to explore the city., we have to explore new ways to market our products., many …

noun

A folding cover or holder, typically made of stiff paper or card, for storing loose papers.

Usage examples:

The bell rang and i stuffed my loose paper into a folder as i threw the pen in a bag and grabbed al…

noun

A folded piece of thin cardboard for holding loose papers

noun

A piece of plastic or cardboard folded down the middle and used for keeping loose papers in

Usage examples:

She handed me a folder containing the schedule of talks., you can back up files and folders with tw…

noun

Houses and flats considered collectively.

Usage examples:

A housing development

noun

A cloth covering put on a horse for protection or ornament.

Usage examples:

Outside there would be gorgeously caparisoned elephants and horses with rich housings, palanquins a…

verb

Provide with shelter or accommodation.

Usage examples:

They converted a disused cinema to house twelve employees

verb

Look at (someone or something) closely, typically to assess their condition or to discover any shortcomings.

Usage examples:

They inspected the paintwork for cracks and flaws

verb

Look over carefully

verb

To look at something or someone carefully in order to discover information, esp. about quality or condition

Usage examples:

After the accident both drivers got out and inspected their cars for damage., someone from the heal…

noun

A tough outer protective layer, especially that of an animal or plant.

Usage examples:

This chemical compound is found in the integument of the seed

noun

An outer covering, for example a skin or shell

verb

Carry out a systematic or formal inquiry to discover and examine the facts of (an incident, allegation, etc.) so as to establish the truth.

Usage examples:

Police are investigating a claim that the man was beaten unconscious by a gang

verb

Conduct an inquiry of

verb

To examine something carefully, esp. to discover the truth about it

Usage examples:

[ i ] there was a suspicious man near the playground, and we asked the police to investigate., [ t …

noun

An outer garment extending either to the waist or the hips, typically having sleeves and a fastening down the front.

Usage examples:

He put his hand in his jacket pocket

verb

Cover with a jacket.

Usage examples:

While most bullets have been jacketed with copper-zinc alloy, a variety of other hard metals, inclu…

noun

A short coat or jacket made of a thick woollen cloth, typically with a plaid design.

verb

Another term for reconnaissance.

noun

The process of getting information about enemy forces or positions by sending out small groups of soldiers or by using aircraft, etc.

Usage examples:

He sent three men on a recce., he did a little recce of the area before picking a spot to wait with…

verb

Make a military observation of (a region).

Usage examples:

They reconnoitred the beach some weeks before the landing

noun

An act of reconnoitring.

Usage examples:

A nocturnal reconnoitre of the camp

noun

A soldier or other person sent out ahead of a main force so as to gather information about the enemy's position, strength, or movements.

Usage examples:

Forward scouts reported that the enemy were massing at two points ahead

verb

Make a search for someone or something in various places.

Usage examples:

I was sent to scout around for a place to park the camper

verb

Reject (a proposal or idea) with scorn.

Usage examples:

He scouts the claim that the aristocrats cared much for the art treasures their ancestors had bought

verb

Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.

Usage examples:

Customers were warned to scrutinize the small print

verb

To examine someone or something very carefully

Usage examples:

All new products are scrutinized by the laboratory.

verb

To examine something very carefully in order to discover information

Usage examples:

The data raises questions about how closely wall street banks scrutinized the loans.

noun

A close-fitting cover for the blade of a knife or sword.

Usage examples:

Drawing the sword free of the sheath she inspected the blade.

verb

Put (a weapon such as a knife or sword) into a sheath.

Usage examples:

I sheathed my dagger

verb

To put something, esp. a knife, in its cover

noun

Protective casing or covering.

Usage examples:

We run each bit of riser through our fingers, checking visually and by feel for any cuts, snags or …

verb

Put (a weapon such as a knife or sword) into a sheath.

Usage examples:

I sheathed my dagger

noun

A close-fitting covering designed to protect something

Usage examples:

The frame is covered by a glass and metal sheathing., the dome's exterior has been covered with pro…

noun

The part of a garment that wholly or partly covers a person's arm.

Usage examples:

A shirt with the sleeves rolled up

noun

The part of a piece of clothing that covers some or all of the arm

Usage examples:

I wore the black dress with the short sleeves.

verb

Be all round (someone or something).

Usage examples:

The hotel is surrounded by its own gardens

noun

A thing that forms a border or edging round an object.

Usage examples:

An oak fireplace surround

verb

To be around something on all sides

Usage examples:

Snow-capped mountains surround the city., the house was surrounded by dense woods., i’m interested …

verb

Look closely at or examine (someone or something).

Usage examples:

Her green eyes surveyed him coolly

noun

A general view, examination, or description of someone or something.

Usage examples:

The author provides a survey of the relevant literature

verb

Determining opinions by interviewing people

verb

Cover or enclose in paper or soft material.

Usage examples:

The candles are wrapped in tissue paper

noun

A loose outer garment or piece of material.

Usage examples:

Beach wraps

verb

To cover something or someone with paper, cloth, or other material

Usage examples:

She wrapped the present and tied it with a ribbon., wrap the chicken in foil and cook it for two ho…

noun

A piece of paper, plastic, or foil covering and protecting something sold or for sale.

Usage examples:

A sweet wrapper

noun

A piece of paper or plastic that has been used to cover something

Usage examples:

A candy wrapper

noun

A piece of paper, plastic, or other material used to cover a product

Usage examples:

A brown-paper/cellophane/plastic wrapper, bond/isa/tax-free wrapper the investments can be transfer…

noun

Paper or soft material used to cover or enclose something.

Usage examples:

She took the cellophane wrapping off the box

verb

Cover or enclose in paper or soft material.

Usage examples:

The candles are wrapped in tissue paper

noun

Paper, plastic, etc. used to cover and protect products

Usage examples:

Plastic wrapping, wrapping paper