Sheathing

p. pr. & a	1.	Inclosing with a sheath; as, the sheathing leaves of grasses; the sheathing stipules of many polygonaceous plants.
n.	1.	(Arch.) That which sheathes.

Noun

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sheathing - 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: overlay, overlayer

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