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block |
the casing in which a pulley is set. [1/19 definitions] |
boxing1 |
an enclosure or casing resembling a box. [1/3 definitions] |
case2 |
the frame around a door or window; casing. [1/5 definitions] |
housing |
a case or casing that covers or protects. [1/4 definitions] |
hull2 |
any similar casing, as on a missile or spacecraft. [1/2 definitions] |
involucre |
a usu. membranous casing or covering. [1/2 definitions] |
kishke |
beef casing stuffed with meal, fat, onion, seasonings, and the like, then steamed and roasted; stuffed derma. |
sagger |
a protective casing of fire clay that surrounds and protects delicate ceramics in the kiln. [2/3 definitions] |
sausage |
a meat preparation made by filling an animal intestine or similar casing with a seasoned mixture of minced beef, pork, or the like. |
shell |
an outer casing of a nut or other fruit. [1/12 definitions] |
skinless |
having no skin or casing. |
tick3 |
the cloth casing for a mattress or pillow. |
water jacket |
a casing containing water, used for cooling, esp. an internal-combustion engine. |
won ton |
a Chinese dish consisting of a casing or skin of noodle dough that is filled with minced meat, seafood, or vegetables and boiled, to be served as a dumpling in soup, or deep-fried and served as a side dish. [1/2 definitions] |
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