encased
Adjective 1. Completely covered, enclosed, or protected by a hard or rigid outer layer: Describes an object that has been placed inside or surrounded by a case, shell, or similar covering for protection, containment, or presentation. 2. As if in a case: Used to describe something that is so thoroughly surrounded or protected that it resembles being in a formal container.
The adjective "encased" is used to describe the state of an object after the action of enclosing it. It often implies a sense of security, preservation, or immobility provided by the casing. It is commonly used in passive constructions. * The delicate artifact was encased in a glass box to protect it from dust and damage. * The old documents were found encased in a layer of plastic. * The sausage is encased in a natural intestine skin.
- The insect was perfectly preserved, encased in amber for millions of years.
- The smartphone's fragile components are encased in a durable aluminum frame.
- He felt encased in his heavy winter armor, unable to move quickly.
- Figurative Use: Can be used metaphorically to describe a feeling of being trapped or surrounded by something non-physical.
- She felt encased in her own grief, unable to connect with the outside world.
- "Encased in [material]": A common collocation specifying the material of the casing.
- The building's steel beams were encased in concrete for fireproofing.
- Encase (verb): To cover or surround something completely with a hard or protective layer. (e.g., )
- Case (noun/verb): The container itself, or the act of putting something into a case. (e.g., ; )
- Encasement (noun): The act of encasing or the state of being encased; also refers to the casing itself. (e.g., )
- Enclosed
- Sheathed
- Covered
- Enveloped
- Housed
- Exposed
- Uncovered
- Bare
- Revealed
- covered or protected with or as if with a case
- knights cased in steel
- products encased in leatherette