American English pronunciation

How to pronounce sheathing

IPA transcription: ['ʃiðɪŋ]

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Noun

  • 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

  • cover with a protective sheathing

    “sheathe her face”

  • enclose with a sheath

    “sheathe a sword”

  • 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.