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casings

 

[ ˈkeɪsɪŋz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

Examples of usage

  • Please remove the casings from the sausages before cooking.
  • The hot dogs are encased in edible casings.
Context #2 | Noun

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

enclosures, housing, shells

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

🇮🇳 आवरण

🇩🇪 Gehäuse

🇮🇩 pelindung

🇺🇦 оболонки

🇵🇱 obudowy

🇯🇵 筐体 (きょうたい)

🇫🇷 carcasses

🇪🇸 carcasas

🇹🇷 kılıflar

🇰🇷 케이싱

🇸🇦 أغلفة

🇨🇿 pouzdra

🇸🇰 puzdrá

🇨🇳 外壳 (wàiké)

🇸🇮 ohišja

🇮🇸 hjúpur

🇰🇿 қабықтар

🇬🇪 საფარები

🇦🇿 qabıqlar

🇲🇽 carcasas

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.