encased

Everyday

1. Completely covered or surrounded by something hard or protective. tree →
2. Put inside a case or shell. tree →

In the lessons

In science and stories, things encased in ice, amber, rock or metal are protected or trapped; in health, a broken arm encased in plaster; phrases: «encased in ice», «encased in amber», «encased in armour».

Examples

• The mammoth was encased in ice for thousands of years. tree →
• The knight was encased in shining armour. tree →
• Her phone was encased in a tough rubber cover. tree →
• The fossil fish was encased in stone. tree →
• The bridge was encased in scaffolding. tree →
• His arm was encased in a bright blue cast. tree →
• His tail was encased in a blue silk covering, which was to protect it from the rain. tree →

Note

Past form of encase; usually followed by «in». Similar: covered, wrapped, sealed.