The lining, veneering, or planking over a ship's timbers, especially for the cabin-beams; the sheathing of her. Also a bulk-head round a mast to prevent the interference of cargo, or shifting materials.
·p.pr. & ·vb.n. of <<Case>>. II. Casing ·p.pr. & ·vb.n. of <<Cash>>. III. Casing ·noun An inclosin...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
In the marine steam-engine is a steam-tight opening for the slide-valve rod to pass through. ...
The Sailor's Word-Book
A casing on one side of the cylinder of an engine, which covers the nozzles or steam-ports, and conf...