encasements

noun

plural of encasement
as in sheaths
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it an encasement of several inches of silt had helped to preserve the sunken remains of the historic ship

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Recent Examples of encasements Schrader also suggests using mattress and box spring encasements, which seal in any bugs already present and prevent new ones from thriving. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2026 Featured in this article What’s more, hotel pillows often have other special features, including down-proof encasements (meaning feathers won’t poke through the cover over time). — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026 To prevent infestations from worsening while waiting for professional treatment, Carpenter recommends using box spring encasements and installing interceptor traps. — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026 The pest control company must utilize a multi-pronged approach, which may include bed bug monitoring devices, mattress encasements, steaming, vacuuming, and insecticide applications in the form of sprays, aerosols, insecticidal dusts, and desiccant dusts, says Miller. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026 Using mattress encasements designed for bedbugs. — Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
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  1. sheaths
  2. casings
  3. coverings
  4. housings
Noun
  • In a slow cooker, shrimp become bouncy and rubbery, and fish flakes apart into dry sheaths of overcooked flesh.
    — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The research team says future versions may use adjustable sheaths or elastic materials to fit a wider range of bodies.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of sheaths
Noun
  • Crime scene investigators found seven shell casings on the ground after the shooting, but so far no arrests have been made.
    — Naveen Dhaliwal, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • According to court documents, Poindexter’s DNA was identified on shell casings found near the shooting.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of casings
Noun
  • Insurance companies encourage this, offering discounts for properties with storm-proof coverings or those that take the extra financial leap to install permanent protections like impact windows and doors.
    — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Travelers wearing elaborate face coverings or heavy costume makeup may be asked to remove it if their identity cannot be verified during screening.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of coverings
Noun
  • Their housings need to withstand immense water pressure, prevent water ingress, and protect sensitive components.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026
  • There is zero mechanical connection to anything outside their respective housings.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 July 2026
Definition of housings

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