casing

noun

cas·​ing ˈkā-siŋ How to pronounce casing (audio)
1
: something that encases : material for encasing: such as
a
: an enclosing frame especially around a door or window opening
b
: a metal pipe used to case a well
d
: a membranous case for processed meat
2
: a space formed between two parallel lines of stitching through at least two layers of cloth into which something (such as a rod or string) may be inserted

Examples of casing in a Sentence

a casing for a shotgun shell the egg of this bird has an unusually hard casing
Recent Examples on the Web Police canine units searched the freeway for shell casings and to process the victim's car, but did not find evidence. Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 18 Mar. 2024 According to the affidavit, spent shell casings were found near the victim and a vehicle. Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 29 Feb. 2024 Just last month, Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced its plan to restore the pyramid’s granite casing in a three-year renovation effort. Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Feb. 2024 Now as the investigation continues, bullets and shell casings left behind at the scene are key to determining whether there’s a possible connection to the people in custody as well as any other possible suspects, a law enforcement source told CNN. Nouran Salahieh, CNN, 16 Feb. 2024 According to the video, shell casings from the same caliber weapon that Garcia was holding were found in both the front yard and backyard of the residence. Coleby Phillips, The Arizona Republic, 5 Mar. 2024 The affidavit says police found shell casings in the lobby, near a vending machine by the manager’s office, and alleges that Terrill fired twice at officers outside the building and that one officer returned fire, also firing twice. Peter Hermann, Washington Post, 2 Mar. 2024 Outside the mall, police found several shell casings, three holes in the glass doors of the H&M store, the car keys, a receipt, a shoe box and a pretzel bag. The Indianapolis Star, 29 Feb. 2024 Tests done on the casings recovered at the crime scene were consistent with those recovered at the search. Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 29 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1791, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of casing was in 1791

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“Casing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/casing. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

casing

noun
cas·​ing ˈkā-siŋ How to pronounce casing (audio)
1
: something that encloses or surrounds
2
: a frame around a door or window opening

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