sheathing (Meaning)
sheathing (n)
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
sheathing (p. pr. & a.)
Inclosing with a sheath; as, the sheathing leaves of grasses; the sheathing stipules of many polygonaceous plants.
sheathing (n.)
That which sheathes.
The casing or covering of a ship's bottom and sides; the materials for such covering; as, copper sheathing.
The first covering of boards on the outside wall of a frame house or on a timber roof; also, the material used for covering; ceiling boards in general.
Synonyms & Antonyms of sheathing
sheathing Sentence Examples
- The samurai carefully sheathed his katana with impeccable precision.
- The sword's razor-sharp blade slipped smoothly into its lacquered sheathing.
- The leather sheathing protected the delicate dagger from wear and tear.
- The metal sheathing of the wire bundle prevented electrical interference.
- Sheathing the hypodermic needle was an essential safety protocol.
- The electrical cable was encased in a flexible sheathing to withstand harsh conditions.
- The sheathing of the submarine's hull reduced its visibility and noise signature.
- The insulation sheathing on the building's walls prevented heat loss during winter.
- The surgeon meticulously sheathed the scalpel to avoid accidental punctures.
- The protective sheathing on the spacecraft shielded it from the harsh effects of space radiation.
FAQs About the word sheathing
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
clothing, encasing, cladding, wrapping, robing, siding, surrounding,facing, dressing, inclosing
stripping, exposing, exposing, baring, denuding, stripping, denuding, baring,,unswathing
The samurai carefully sheathed his katana with impeccable precision.
The sword's razor-sharp blade slipped smoothly into its lacquered sheathing.
The leather sheathing protected the delicate dagger from wear and tear.
The metal sheathing of the wire bundle prevented electrical interference.
