Encasing: meaning, definitions and examples

Best used when referring to something being surrounded on all sides or placed within something that forms a barrier or boundary. This term often implies a more complete or secure containment.

• Please enclose the documents in the envelope before mailing them.
• The garden was enclosed by a tall fence.

Typically used when something is being encircled or enfolded, often with flexible materials like paper, cloth, or plastic. Commonly associated with gifts, food, or items for protection or storage.

• Wrap the gift with this colorful paper.
• She wrapped the leftovers in aluminum foil.

Used when something is placed over the top of something else, often for protection, concealment, or modesty. This term is more general and can apply to many different situations.

• She covered the pot to let the stew simmer.
• The book was covered in dust from sitting on the shelf for so long.

When something is completely surrounded or covered by another material. This term often implies full enclosure.

• The fragile vase was encasing in a layer of foam to protect it during the move

Often used to describe the surroundings or the background in which something is placed, can also refer to the position in which a gem is held in a piece of jewelry.

• The diamond looked stunning in its intricate gold setting
• The novel's setting was a small coastal village

Used when referring to the process or structure that supports or fixes something in place, usually in a more mechanical or technical sense.

• The TV mounting on the wall saved a lot of space in the living room

Typically used for structures that hold or support something, often referring to pictures, doors, windows, or buildings. This word suggests a supportive outline.

• She hung the family photograph in a beautiful wooden frame