ensellure

/ɑ̃sɛlyʁ/ (pronounced as ah-sell-YUR)

Definitions

1. verb

to enclose in a shell or other protective casing

“The artisan carefully ensellured the delicate clockwork mechanism to prevent damage.”

2. noun

a protective casing, particularly for a clockwork mechanism

“The intricate ensellure of the timepiece allowed it to withstand the passage of time.”

Synonyms

  • casing
  • encase

Antonyms

  • expose
  • uncover