Definition:
- (p. pr. & a.) Inclosing with a sheath; as, the sheathing leaves of grasses; the sheathing stipules of many polygonaceous plants.
- (n.) That which sheathes.
- (n.) The casing or covering of a ship's bottom and sides; the materials for such covering; as, copper sheathing.
- (n.) 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.
Compare sheathing with other words:
covering vs. sheathing
sheath vs. sheathing
sheathing vs. surrounds
sheathing vs. wrap
sheathing vs. stripper