sheathing (redirected from sheathings)

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 [ˈʃiːðɪŋ]

n

1. any material used as an outer layer, as on a ship's hull

2. (Miscellaneous Technologies / Building) boarding, etc., used to cover the wall studding or roof joists of a timber frame

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"

Translations

sheathing [ˈʃiːðɪŋ] N → revestimiento m, cubierta f

sheathing

n (on roof, house) → Verkleidung f; (on ship also) → Beschlag m; (with wood) → Verschalung f; (on cables) → Armierung f, → Bewehrung f