sheathing
noun
sheath·ing
| \ ˈshē-t͟hiŋ
, -thiŋ\
, -thiŋ\
Definition of sheathing
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But in 1973, just as construction was getting underway, a spark from a welder's torch set the roof’s wood sheathing on fire. — Tina Daunt, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Column One: Bob Hope house in Palm Springs, long an architectural footnote, approaches masterpiece status," 8 June 2019 But in 1973, just as construction was getting underway, a spark from a welder's torch set the roof’s wood sheathing on fire. — Tina Daunt, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Column One: Bob Hope house in Palm Springs, long an architectural footnote, approaches masterpiece status," 8 June 2019 Almost none of the wooden hull is exposed; however, sections of copper sheathing, a clue to the vessel's age, can be seen in some areas of the wreck, NOAA reported. — Marcy De Luna, Houston Chronicle, "NOAA researchers discover two unexplored shipwrecks in the Gulf of Mexico," 30 July 2019 But in 1973, just as construction was getting underway, a spark from a welder's torch set the roof’s wood sheathing on fire. — Tina Daunt, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Column One: Bob Hope house in Palm Springs, long an architectural footnote, approaches masterpiece status," 8 June 2019 But in 1973, just as construction was getting underway, a spark from a welder's torch set the roof’s wood sheathing on fire. — Tina Daunt, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Column One: Bob Hope house in Palm Springs, long an architectural footnote, approaches masterpiece status," 8 June 2019 But in 1973, just as construction was getting underway, a spark from a welder's torch set the roof’s wood sheathing on fire. — Tina Daunt, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Column One: Bob Hope house in Palm Springs, long an architectural footnote, approaches masterpiece status," 8 June 2019 On June 4, the council voted to authorize a $48,400 allocation from the city’s red light camera fund to provide structural security upgrades to its 38-year-old City Hall, including bullet-resistant windows, doors and sheathing. — Scott Huddleston, ExpressNews.com, "Two San Antonio suburbs plan to keep red light cameras in place despite statewide ban," 17 June 2019 But in 1973, just as construction was getting underway, a spark from a welder's torch set the roof’s wood sheathing on fire. — Tina Daunt, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Column One: Bob Hope house in Palm Springs, long an architectural footnote, approaches masterpiece status," 8 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'sheathing.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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sheathing
noun
English Language Learners Definition of sheathing
: a protective outer covering
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sheathing
noun
sheath·ing
| \ ˈshē-t͟hiŋ
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Kids Definition of sheathing
: material used as a protective covering
waterproof sheathing