sheathing

sheath·ing  (shng)

n.

1. A layer of boards or of other wood or fiber materials applied to the outer studs, joists, and rafters of a building to strengthen the structure and serve as a base for an exterior weatherproof cladding.

2. Nautical An exterior covering on the underwater part of a ship's hull that protects it against marine growths.

3. The act of providing sheathing.

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sheathing

Noun

any material used as an outer layer

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

sheathing - 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 overlay, overlayer protective cover, protective covering, protection - a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury; "they had no protection from the fallout"; "wax provided protection for the floors"