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Sheathing

Sheathing Meaning & Definition
Sheathing Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of 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

Synonyms | Synonyms for Sheathing: overlay | overlayer

Related Terms | Find terms related to Sheathing:

See Also | protection | protective cover | protective covering

Sheathing In Webster's Dictionary

\Sheath"ing\, p. pr. & a. from {Sheathe}. Inclosing with a sheath; as, the sheathing leaves of grasses; the sheathing stipules of many polygonaceous plants.
\Sheath"ing\, n. That which sheathes. Specifically: (a) The casing or covering of a ship's bottom and sides; the materials for such covering; as, copper sheathing. (b) (Arch.) 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.

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