casing
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B2
/ˈkeɪsɪŋ/
(case)
instance or container
Etymology
Etymology Information
'casing' originates from the word 'case', which comes from Latin 'capsa', meaning 'box'.
Historical Evolution
'capsa' transformed into the Old French word 'casse', and eventually became the modern English word 'case'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'box or container', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'cover or shell'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a cover or shell that protects or encloses something.
The sausage was wrapped in a natural casing.
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Noun 2
the outer layer of a tire.
The tire casing was damaged after hitting the curb.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35