Category:Sheathing

Sheath"ing, p. pr. & a.

Defn: from sheathe. Inclosing with a sheath; as, the sheathing leaves Of grasses; the sheathing stipules of many polygonaceous plants.

Sheathing Sheath"ing, n.

Defn: that which sheathes. Specifically: (a) the casing or covering of a ship's bottom and sides; the Materials for such covering; as, copper sheathing. (b) (arch.) 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.