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encased

/ɪnˈkeɪst/ /ɛnˈkeɪst/

Meanings
verb
To enclose, as in a case.

Examples :

"The valuable stamp was encased in a protective plastic sleeve to prevent damage. "
material structure

Related Words

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valuable noun

/ˈvæljuəbl̩/

A personal possession such as jewellery, of relatively great monetary value; — usually used in plural form.

"My grandmother's valuable were passed down through generations. "

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as adverb

/ˈæs/

To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.

"The student studied hard for the test, as did her brother. "

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protective noun

/pɹoʊtɛktɪv/

Something that protects.

"The protective helmet was essential for the construction worker. "

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case noun

/keɪs/

An actual event, situation, or fact.

"For a change, in this case, he was telling the truth."

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damage noun

/ˈdæmɪdʒ/

Injury or harm; the condition or measure of something not being intact.

"The storm did a lot of damage to the area."

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to adverb

/tʉː/ /tuː/ /tu/

Toward a closed, touching or engaging position.

"Please push the door to."

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

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prevent verb

/pɹəˈvɛnt/

To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something).

"I brush my teeth regularly to prevent them from turning yellow."

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plastic noun

/ˈplæstɪk/

A synthetic, solid, hydrocarbon-based polymer, whether thermoplastic or thermosetting.

"My new water bottle is made of plastic. "

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sleeve noun

/sliːv/

The part of a garment that covers the arm.

"My brother rolled up the sleeves of his shirt before starting to work in the garden. "

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enclose verb

/ənˈkloʊz/ /ɪnˈkləʊz/ /ɪnˈkloʊz/

To surround with a wall, fence, etc.

"to enclose lands"

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stamp noun

/stæmp/

An act of stamping the foot, paw or hoof.

"The horse gave two quick stamps and rose up on its hind legs."