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Webster 1913 Edition
Sheathing
Sheath′ing
,p.
pr.
& Adj.
from
Sheathe
. Inclosing with a sheath;
as, the
. sheathing
leaves of grasses; the sheathing
stipules of many polygonaceous plantsSheath′ing
,Noun.
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.
Webster 1828 Edition
Sheathing
SHE'ATHING
,ppr.