encase
Wrap up entirely
To encase is to enclose something completely in a covering or container: The fossil was encased in rock, wires encased in plastic.
The word suggests tight, protective, or permanent enclosure—something sealed in rather than simply placed inside.
Also spelled incase.
Surround and cover fully
- encircleSurround on all sides
- encompassInclude within bounds
- shroudBurial cloth or covering
- enfoldWrap something completely
enwrap · embed · engulf · immerse · swaddle · cocoon · blanket · swathe
Enclose by winding around
- sealAuthentication stamp or mark
- shrinkwrapHeat-sealed plastic film
- blister packSealed plastic pill compartments
- clamshellHinged mollusk covering
carton · wrapper · covering · insulation · cushioning · foam · bubble wrap · vacuum seal
Protective blade covering
- housingDwellings or protective covering
- shellHard outer covering
- capsuleEnclosed dose container
- cartridgeSealed container for supplies
chamber · enclosure · holder · receptacle · vessel · box · casket · coffin
Hardened ancient tree secretion
- resinViscous plant secretion
- iceWater's solid form
- glassTransparent solid from sand
- crystalOrdered-atom solid
epoxy · carbonite · permafrost · fossil · specimen · taxidermy · cryogenic · hermetic
Handheld defensive armor
- armorProtective combat covering
- platingSurface metal application
- bulletproofResistant to gunfire
- reinforcedMade more resistant
fortified · sheathed · carapace · exoskeleton · shell · cladding · jacketed · ironclad
envelop
Surround and cover fully
enfold · enwrap · embed · engulf · immerse · swaddle · cocoon · blanket · swathe · cloak
wrap
Enclose by winding around
- sealAuthentication stamp or mark
- shrinkwrapHeat-sealed plastic film
- blister packSealed plastic pill compartments
clamshell · carton · wrapper · covering · insulation · cushioning · foam · bubble wrap · vacuum seal · laminate
sheath
Protective blade covering
cartridge · chamber · enclosure · holder · receptacle · vessel · box · casket · coffin · sarcophagus
amber
Hardened ancient tree secretion
crystal · epoxy · carbonite · permafrost · fossil · specimen · taxidermy · cryogenic · hermetic · airtight
shield
Handheld defensive armor
- armorProtective combat covering
- platingSurface metal application
- bulletproofResistant to gunfire
reinforced · fortified · sheathed · carapace · exoskeleton · shell · cladding · jacketed · ironclad · armored
- enclosingenvelop, surround, wrap, encircle, enfold
- surface treatmentselectroplating, anodizing, galvanizing, chrome plating, nickel plating
- restrainhold back, suppress, hold in, keep in, keep down
- insulationfiberglass, mineral wool, foam, cellulose, rock wool