Associations to the word «Sheathing»

Wiktionary

SHEATHING, noun. Something that wraps around or surrounds something, as a sheath encases its blade.
SHEATHING, verb. Present participle of sheathe

Dictionary definition

SHEATHING, noun. 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.

Wise words

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Alfred Lord Tennyson