The term 'encase' is used to describe the act of enclosing something in a protective covering. This can be done in a variety of ways, such as enveloping, encircling, boxing, surrounding, covering, sheathing, enclosing, wrapping, and emboxing. Each of these terms has a slightly different meaning, but all involve the same basic concept of protecting something by placing it within a barrier. Enveloping involves placing something within an envelope or other type of paper container, while encircling involves creating a circle or ring around something. Boxing involves placing something within a BOX or other type of container, while surrounding involves completely surrounding something with a barrier. Covering involves placing a layer of material over something, while sheathing involves placing a protective covering over something. Enclosing involves completely enclosing something within a barrier, while wrapping involves wrapping something in a material such as cloth or paper. Finally, emboxing involves placing something within a BOX or other type of container.