encase

Meanings

• Verb

  To enclose or surround something completely.

• Verb

  To put something into a container or case for protection or transport.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with encase
dance , chance , romance

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Variants

List of all variants of encase that leads to same result
encase , encased , encases , encasing

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Etymology

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From Old French 'encasser', from 'en' meaning 'in' and 'casser' meaning 'to box' or 'to case'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'encasement' is commonly used in the field of art conservation to describe the protective covering or framing of an artwork.

2. The word 'encase' is derived from the Old French word 'encasser', which means 'to box' or 'to case'.

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Related Concepts

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1. container: A large, often box-like object used to hold or store other objects.

2. packaging: The process of preparing and protecting products for transport or sale.

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Culture

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In literature, 'encase' is often used metaphorically to describe the feeling of being trapped or confined. In art, the concept of 'encasement' is used to describe the protective covering or framing of an object.

How to Memorize "encase"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a box or container completely enclosing an object. Visualize the object being placed gently into the container and the container being closed tightly around it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'encase' with the idea of protection or containment. Think of a box or container when you see or hear the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a memory aid by associating the word 'encase' with the word 'container'. Remember the acronym 'C-A-S-E' to help you remember the meaning: Contain, Apply, Surround, Enclose.

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