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casing

ca·sing

UK/ˈkeɪsɪŋ/ US/ˈkeɪsɪŋ/ fairly common

noun

1.

the housing or outer covering of something

  • “the clock has a walnut case”
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2.
3.

the enclosing frame around a door or window opening

  • “the casings had rotted away and had to be replaced”
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Phrases

  • casing bead
  • casing hanger
  • casing string
  • sausage casing
  • shell casing

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