encase

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkeɪs/

Definition

Surround or cover something completely, often for protection or to create a sealed container.

Examples

• The jeweler decided to encase the diamond in a delicate gold setting.

• Engineers must encase the electrical wires in rubber to prevent short circuits.

• The frozen mammoth was encased in a thick layer of prehistoric ice.

How to Use encase

encase in (prepositional phrase)

To surround something with a specific material. — "They had to encase the steel beams in concrete to prevent rusting."

be encased in (prepositional phrase)

The passive form describing an object already surrounded. — "The ancient scroll was found encased in a lead cylinder."

Synonyms of encase

Words with a similar meaning to encase:

• cover
• wrap
• enclose
• sheathe

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