What is a synonym for encased?

Here are some synonyms for "encased," depending on the context:

General:

* Enclosed

* Covered

* Surrounded

* Confined

* Sealed

* Enclosed

* Embraced

More specific:

* For objects: Housed, sheathed, embedded, enshrined, protected

* For people: Imprisoned, trapped, confined, held

The best synonym will depend on the specific situation and what you're trying to convey.