sheathing — English Dictionary

Noun

1. Something that wraps around or surrounds something, as a sheath encases its blade.

   Usage

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   • Uncountable

   Examples

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   When the sheathing was on it suddenly looked like a real house: you could see where the outer walls would be even if they still needed the siding and trim added.

Noun

1. protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior

   Synonyms

   overlayoverlayer

   Broader terms

   protective coveringprotective coverprotection