Indeed, in hot weather it is important not to encase the ankles in heavy boots or leggings, as these would ensure overheating.
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Encase
/ɪŋˈkeɪs/
Synonyms for "encase" (155 found)
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Noun(18 words)
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enwraphamperimmureinvestjarlappackpackageparcelpotsacksheatheshroudsmotherstraitensurroundswaddleswathetanktin
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Verb(18 words)
Noun(34 words)
Determiner(1 words)
no heat flow
Adjective(1 words)
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4 entrieselectronic housingglass casingplastic encasingprotective housing
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Lee is known for his silversmithing, which was introduced to the Navajo centuries ago by Spanish colonists. He uses silver to encase the jewels, which in Navajo tradition have a spirit.
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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.
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She was a pleasant-looking woman of about forty, with a deep voice, almost manly in its stentorian tones, and had a large sensible square body, with feet to match—these last encased in good thick boots.
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