Associations to the word «Sheathing»

Wiktionary

SHEATHING, noun. Something that wraps around or surrounds something, as a sheath encases its blade.
SHEATHING, verb. Present participle of sheathe

Dictionary definition

SHEATHING, 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.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley