Casings: meaning, definitions and examples
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casings
[ ˈkeɪsɪŋz ]
food packaging
Casings are the coverings or containers used for sausages, hot dogs, and other types of processed meat. They can be made from natural materials like animal intestines or synthetic materials like collagen.
Synonyms
containers, coverings, wrappers.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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casings |
Used to describe the outer shell or protective cover of an object, often mechanical or electronic.
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wrappers |
Specifically pertains to materials used to cover items, typically food, candies, or gifts for protection or decoration.
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coverings |
Refers to any material that is used to cover or protect the surface of something.
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containers |
General term for anything that holds or stores other items, can be used for various objects from food to industrial goods.
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Examples of usage
- Please remove the casings from the sausages before cooking.
- The hot dogs are encased in edible casings.
electronics
Casings refer to the outer protective coverings of electronic devices such as smartphones, laptops, and cameras. They provide physical protection and aesthetic appeal to the device.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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casings |
Can also refer to the outer layer or cover of something, used interchangeably with 'casings' in some scenarios.
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enclosures |
Typically refers to a space or container that completely surrounds something, often used in contexts related to electronics, animals, or secure areas.
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shells |
Describes a hard protective outer layer or structure, can be literal like in animals or figurative like in architecture or packaging, sometimes carries a negative connotation if implying emptiness or lack of substance.
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housing |
Often used to describe a structure or space designed to contain and protect specific components, commonly found in mechanical or technical contexts.
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Examples of usage
- The casing of the smartphone cracked after it was dropped.
- The laptop casing is made of durable plastic.
Translations
Translations of the word "casings" in other languages:
🇵🇹 invólucros
- carcaças
- revestimentos
🇮🇳 आवरण
- खोल
- परतें
🇩🇪 Gehäuse
- Hüllen
- Ummantelungen
🇮🇩 pelindung
- selubung
- penutup
🇺🇦 оболонки
- корпуси
- покриття
🇵🇱 obudowy
- powłoki
- otoczki
🇯🇵 筐体 (きょうたい)
- 外殻 (がいかく)
- 覆い (おおい)
🇫🇷 carcasses
- enveloppes
- revêtements
🇪🇸 carcasas
- envolturas
- revestimientos
🇹🇷 kılıflar
- kasalar
- kaplamalar
🇰🇷 케이싱
- 껍질
- 덮개
🇸🇦 أغلفة
- هياكل
- أغطية
🇨🇿 pouzdra
- obaly
- kryty
🇸🇰 puzdrá
- obaly
- kryty
🇨🇳 外壳 (wàiké)
- 外套 (wàitào)
- 覆盖物 (fùgàiwù)
🇸🇮 ohišja
- ovoji
- pokrovi
🇮🇸 hjúpur
- umgjörð
- hulstur
🇰🇿 қабықтар
- корпустар
- қаптамалар
🇬🇪 საფარები
- კორპუსები
- გარსები
🇦🇿 qabıqlar
- karkaslar
- örtüklər
🇲🇽 carcasas
- envolturas
- revestimientos
Etymology
The word 'casings' originated from the Middle English word 'cas' which means a box or container. Over time, it evolved to refer to the coverings or containers used for various purposes, such as food packaging and electronic devices. The use of casings in food preparation dates back centuries, with natural materials like animal intestines being commonly used. In modern times, synthetic casings have become popular due to their consistency and convenience. In the realm of electronics, casings play a crucial role in protecting delicate components and enhancing the overall design of devices.
See also: case, cases, casing, cassette, encase, encased, encasement, encasing, lowercase, uppercase.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #19,029, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 19026 restructure
- 19027 archetypal
- 19028 jolt
- 19029 casings
- 19030 maxilla
- 19031 unregistered
- 19032 revulsion
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