Encase

//ɪŋˈkeɪs// verb

verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To enclose, as in a case.

    "They always appeared to me like asses who gladly incase themselves in lions' skins and cheer themselves with the idea that all the world about them consists also of similarly disguised asses."

  2. 2
    enclose in, or as if in, a case wordnet

Synonyms

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accommodatebagbarrelbasketbottlebottle up

Example

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"Indeed, in hot weather it is important not to encase the ankles in heavy boots or leggings, as these would ensure overheating."

Etymology

From en- + case.

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