American English pronunciation
How to pronounce sheathing
IPA transcription: ['ʃiðɪŋ]
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Noun
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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
Verb
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cover with a protective sheathing
“sheathe her face”
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enclose with a sheath
“sheathe a sword”
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plunge or bury (a knife or sword) in flesh
Usage examples
- It has been considered as possible sheathing for New York's One World Trade Center.