casings

Meanings

• noun

  The protective covering of a gun or other object.

  - "He put on his hunting casings before going into the woods."
  - "The soldier inspected his gun casings before loading the ammunition."

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Variants

List of all variants of casings that leads to same result
casing , casings

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Etymology

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From Old French 'casque', meaning helmet.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'casings' is often used interchangeably with 'shells' in military contexts.

2. Some types of casings are reusable and can be melted down and reformed after use.

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Related Concepts

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1. ammunition: Casings are often associated with ammunition, as they protect the bullet or projectile during firing.

2. armor: Casings can be considered a type of armor, as they protect the underlying object from damage.

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Culture

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In literature, casings have been used metaphorically to refer to protective coverings or disguises. In art, they have been depicted as decorative armor or as part of historical costumes.

How to Memorize "casings"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a gun or other object with a protective covering. Imagine putting on the casing before using the object.

2. associate
   

   - Associate casings with protection and safety. Think of the word 'safeguard' when remembering the term.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Casings Cover And Safeguard' to remember the definition.

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