sheathing Synonyms

sheathing Meaning

Wordnet

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

Webster

sheathing (p. pr. & a.)

Inclosing with a sheath; as, the sheathing leaves of grasses; the sheathing stipules of many polygonaceous plants.

Webster

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.

sheathing Sentence Examples

  1. The samurai carefully sheathed his katana with impeccable precision.
  2. The sword's razor-sharp blade slipped smoothly into its lacquered sheathing.
  3. The leather sheathing protected the delicate dagger from wear and tear.
  4. The metal sheathing of the wire bundle prevented electrical interference.
  5. Sheathing the hypodermic needle was an essential safety protocol.
  6. The electrical cable was encased in a flexible sheathing to withstand harsh conditions.
  7. The sheathing of the submarine's hull reduced its visibility and noise signature.
  8. The insulation sheathing on the building's walls prevented heat loss during winter.
  9. The surgeon meticulously sheathed the scalpel to avoid accidental punctures.
  10. 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, wrapping, cladding, robing,facing, inclosing, siding, dressing, surrounding

baring, baring,stripping, exposing, denuding, denuding, exposing, stripping,, 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.