About The Word Sheathing
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Sheathing
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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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