A membranous envelope.
A tough, fibrous layer surrounding an organ such as the kidney or liver
A detachable part of a rocket or spacecraft (usually in the nose) containing the crew's living space.
A type of simple, dehiscent, dry fruit (seed-case) produced by many species of flowering plants, such as poppy, lily, orchid, willow and cotton.
The covering — formerly lead or tin, now often plastic — over the cork at the top of the wine bottle.
A membrane that surrounds the eyeball
A small cup or shell, often of metal, for a percussion cap, cartridge, etc.
A sporangium, especially in bryophytes.
in a brief, condensed or compact form
A small container containing a dose of medicine.
A small, shallow evaporating dish, usually of porcelain.
To encapsulate or summarize.
To form (medicine, etc.) into capsules.
That which envelops; a covering.
An offensive action in which an attacking force moves over or around the enemy and attacks from the rear; see also pincer movement.
The act of enveloping.
An action to seize the opponent's blade in one line and lead it (without losing contact) through a full circle to end in the same line.