encases
Wraps all around
Encases means surrounds or encloses completely, as if placing in a case: The fossil was encased in amber, Ice encased the branches.
The word suggests thorough covering that protects, preserves, or traps what's inside.
Third-person singular present tense of encase.
Surrounds and covers completely
- encirclesSurrounds on all sides
- encompassesIncludes within its scope
- engulfsSwallows up completely
- enwrapsSurrounds and covers entirely
shrouds · swathes · wraps · enfolds · embraces · cocoons · blankets · smothers
Hard outer covering
- housingDwellings or protective covering
- sheathProtective blade covering
- wrapperOuter protective layer
- enclosureConfined, bordered space
vessel · chamber · receptacle · jacket · sleeve · covering · pod · husk
Protective combat covering
- shieldHandheld defensive armor
- safeguardPrecaution against harm
- fortifyMake stronger against threat
- bulletproofResistant to gunfire
barrier · guard · defend · insulate · cushion · padding · buffer · shelter
Hardened ancient tree secretion
- resinViscous plant secretion
- iceWater's solid form
- permafrostPerpetually frozen earth layer
- glassTransparent solid from sand
crystal · formaldehyde · specimen · fossil · taxidermy · mummification · vault · archive
envelops
Surrounds and covers completely
- encirclesSurrounds on all sides
- encompassesIncludes within its scope
- engulfsSwallows up completely
enwraps · shrouds · swathes · wraps · enfolds · embraces · cocoons · blankets · smothers · girds
shell
Hard outer covering
enclosure · vessel · chamber · receptacle · jacket · sleeve · covering · pod · husk · cocoon
armor
Protective combat covering
bulletproof · barrier · guard · defend · insulate · cushion · padding · buffer · shelter · sanctuary
amber
Hardened ancient tree secretion
- resinViscous plant secretion
- iceWater's solid form
- permafrostPerpetually frozen earth layer
glass · crystal · formaldehyde · specimen · fossil · taxidermy · mummification · vault · archive · museum