sheathing
/ˈʃiːðɪŋ/
noun
- A protective covering or casing, especially for a blade, wire, or building material.
- The roof sheathing is made of plywood to provide structural support.
- The knife's sheathing was worn out after years of use.
- The electrician replaced the damaged sheathing on the power cable.
- The outer layer of a building, such as boards or panels, that provides protection and insulation.
- The contractor used OSB sheathing for the new garage walls.
- Foam sheathing helps improve the energy efficiency of a home.
- The house's exterior sheathing was installed before the siding went on.
verb
- Present participle of sheathe: the act of placing something into a sheath or covering.
- She practiced sheathing the knife quickly for the competition.
- The technician is sheathing the fiber optic cable in a protective tube.
- He was sheathing his sword when the enemy surrendered.