ENCASEMENT Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word encasement. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for ENCASEMENT
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| casing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the housing or outer covering of something • the outermost covering of a pneumatic tire • the enclosing frame around a door or window opening | ||||||||
| covering | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a natural object that covers or envelops • an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it) • the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it • the act of protecting something by covering it • the work of applying something | ||||||||
| enclosing | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the act of enclosing something inside something else | ||||||||
| envelopment | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of enclosing something inside something else | ||||||||
| housing | nounn | |||||||
noun • structures collectively in which people are housed • a protective cover designed to contain or support a mechanical component • stable gear consisting of a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse | ||||||||
| sheathing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior | ||||||||
| wrapping | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped • an enveloping bandage | ||||||||
| jacketing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • To enclose or encase in a jacket or other covering. | ||||||||
| incasement | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of enclosing something in a case | ||||||||
