sheathing

Plural: sheathings

Noun

• 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
• Something that wraps around or surrounds something, as a sheath encases its blade.

Verb

• cover with a protective sheathing
• enclose with a sheath
• plunge or bury (a knife or sword) in flesh
• present participle and gerund of sheathe

Examples

• When the sheathing was on it suddenly looked like a real house: you could see where the outer walls would be even if they still needed the siding and trim added.

Synonyms

overlay, overlayer, sheathe

Antonyms

unsheathe