sheathing

noun
UK: /ˈʃiːθɪŋ/
US: /ˈʃiːθɪŋ/

  1. Material used to cover the outside of a building's walls or roof, providing a base for siding or roofing.

    1. The sheathing protects the house from weather.
    2. Proper sheathing installation is vital for energy efficiency and structural integrity.
sheathing verb

  1. Covering something with a protective layer.

    1. We are sheathing the wires to prevent damage.
    2. The workers are sheathing the roof with plywood before adding the shingles.

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The phonetic transcription of "sheathing" is /ˈʃiːθɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈʃiːθɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "sheathing": "The sheathing protects the house from weather.". More examples on the page.