sheathing
sheath·ing
noun \ˈshē-thiŋ, -thiŋ\Definition of SHEATHING
1
: the action of one that sheathes something
2
: material used to sheathe something; especially : the first covering of boards or of waterproof material on the outside wall of a frame house or on a timber roof
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