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Meaning Of Sheathing
p. pr. & a.
Inclosing with a sheath; as, the sheathing
leaves of grasses; the sheathing stipules of many polygonaceous plants.
n.
That which sheathes.
n.
The casing or covering of a ship's bottom and sides; the
materials for such covering; as, copper sheathing.
n.
The first covering of boards on the outside wall of a
frame house or on a timber roof; also, the material used for covering;
ceiling boards in general.