Definitions

1. verb

to remove the casing from, as from nuts or seeds

“She had to uncase the almonds before baking.”

2. verb

to remove the outer covering from (a sword)

“He had to uncase his sword before entering the museum.”

3. verb

to render (a person) less formal or less serious

“The comedian tried to uncase the audience with a funny joke.”

4. noun

an unencased or uncovered condition

“The uncase of the city’s infrastructure after the storm was a major concern.”