sheathing

[ shee-thing ]

noun

1. the act of a person who sheathes.
2. something that sheathes; a covering or outer layer of metal, wood, or other material, as one of metal plates on a ship's bottom, the first covering of boards on a house, etc.
3. material for forming any such covering.

sheathing

/ ˈʃiːðɪŋ /

noun

1. any material used as an outer layer, as on a ship's hull
2. boarding, etc, used to cover the wall studding or roof joists of a timber frame

Other Words From

• under·sheathing noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of sheathing¹

First recorded in 1490–1500; sheathe + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Some of this metal was embedded into the mortar joints of the chimney, and the rest of the flashing was attached to the wooden roof sheathing.

From Seattle Times

Was it because, while each character dresses conservatively, Flo’s wardrobe obliterates any trace of curves by sheathing her in a bulky apron?

From New York Times

They work well to secure shingles to roofs or tar paper to wall and roof sheathing, but that’s about the extent of their usefulness.

From Seattle Times

Without proper ventilation, heat and moisture can cause sheathing and rafting to rot, he said.

From Seattle Times

When the timbered framework and lead sheathing nears completion, at the end of this year, the statues will be put back.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• bark
• coating
• crust
• fur
• husk
• jacket
• membrane
• rind
• sheath
• surface