Definitions for: 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



Webster (1913) Definition: 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.

Synonyms: overlay, overlayer

See Also: protection, protective cover, protective covering

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