sheathing
noun
1. 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
Similar word(s): overlay, overlayer
Definition categories: man–made, protection
Sentences with sheathing as a noun:
- 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.
verb
1. present participle of sheathe