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1. encase
verb. ['ɛnˈkeɪs'] enclose in, or as if in, a case.
Etymology
- case (English)
- cas (Middle English (1100-1500))
- en- (English)
- en- (Middle English (1100-1500))
Rhymes with Encase
- arianespace
- {left-brace
- left-brace
- jonbenet's
- }close-brace
- worst-case
- }right-brace
- right-brace
- misplace
- interlace
- displace
- disgrace
- retrace
- lambastes
- embrace
- degrace
- replace
- incase
- deface
- debase
- trace
- space
- place
- grace
- glace
- frace
- erase
- efface
- drace
- crace
How do you pronounce encase?
Pronounce encase as ɛnˈkeɪs.
US - How to pronounce encase in American English
UK - How to pronounce encase in British English
Sentences with encase
1. Verb, 3rd person singular present
When it goes into estivation, it sheds layers of skin that encase the animal to prevent dehydration.
2. Verb, base form
Add extra hot glue under the bead to encase the floral wire and help hold the bead in place.
3. Verb, non-3rd person singular present
The sepals are what initially encase the immature flower bud and protect it.