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sheathing
noun sheath·ing \ˈshē-thiŋ, -thiŋ\
: a protective outer covering
Full Definition of SHEATHING
1
: the action of one that sheathes something
2
: material used to sheathe something; especially : the first covering of boards or of waterproof material on the outside wall of a frame house or on a timber roof
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First Known Use of SHEATHING
15th century
SHEATHING Defined for Kids
sheathing
noun sheath·ing \ˈshē-thiŋ\
Definition of SHEATHING for Kids
: material used as a protective covering <waterproof sheathing>
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