casings Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the housing or outer covering of something
   case; shell; casing.
   
   • the clock has a walnut case
2. noun the outermost covering of a pneumatic tire
   casing.
   
3. noun the enclosing frame around a door or window opening
   case; casing.
   
   • the casings had rotted away and had to be replaced
4. verb look over, usually with the intention to rob
   case.
   
   • They men cased the housed
5. verb enclose in, or as if in, a case
   case; encase; incase.
   
   • my feet were encased in mud

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