sheathing
noun
- the act of one that sheathes
- something that sheathes or encases; casing; specif.,
- the inner covering of boards or waterproof material on the roof or outside wall of a frame house
- the protective covering of a ship's bottom or hull
See sheathing in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(shēˈÞĭng)
noun- A layer of boards or of other wood or fiber materials applied to the outer studs, joists, and rafters of a building to strengthen the structure and serve as a base for an exterior weatherproof cladding.
- Nautical An exterior covering on the underwater part of a ship's hull that protects it against marine growths.
- The act of providing sheathing.
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