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

To use the same words is not a sufficient guarantee of understanding; one must use the same words for the same genus of inward experience; ultimately one must have one's experiences in common.
Friedrich Nietzsche