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n. - The enclosing frame around a door or window opening; The outermost covering of a pneumatic tire; The housing or outer covering of something.

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  • Slice the chorizo lengthwise, peel off the thin casing, and chop.
  • Remove the casing from the chorizo and cut the meat into 1/4 dice.
  • The casing is sure to wow civilian friends and veteran buddies, says
  • “Little Big Man” includes deer antlers and what looks like the casing from a vintage radio.
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