SHEATHING Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

sheathing

verb

Definition of sheathing

present participle of sheathe

as in clothing

to cover with something that protects sometimes shipbuilders sheathe a ship's bottom with copper for extra protection from barnacles and other threats

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Recent Examples of sheathing The scientists from the University of Chicago used a number of imaging techniques to reconstruct the fleshy appearance of the animal in life, from a tall crest over the neck and trunk to a spike row over its tail and hooves sheathing its toes. — Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025

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Not feeding the hungry, not tending to the sick, not clothing the naked, not welcoming the refugee.

— Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 17 June 2026
This is like inviting a homeless person into your home, sheltering them, feeding them, clothing them, educating them, and having that person's confidant leak that the newly comfortable person doesn't think less of you.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026

Definition of clothing

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The cedar wood’s grains are enhanced with an overlapping cladding style build, and the shingled roof adds a storybook cottage feel.

— Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
On Floors, Walls, and Ceiling Famed interior designer Emily Henderson went all-in on warm oak for her brother’s home project, cladding the floors, walls, and ceiling a gorgeous oak wood plank.

— Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025

Definition of cladding

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The spigots serve as injection ports, where crews can pump grout behind the tunnel wall, with the goal of coating and encasing the entire tunnel lining under the Newtown Creek in a waterproof layer, filling any cracks along the way.

— Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026
The denim du jour is all about giving your legs some room to breathe instead of encasing them in snug fabric.

— Tanya Sharma, InStyle, 10 July 2026

Definition of encasing

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Divers focused Wednesday on collecting genetically diverse coral pieces, wrapping each in wet bubble wrap and placing them in coolers before sanitizing them and putting them in tanks at the hatchery.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
Vettese’s signature collection features the idea of wrapping oneself in luxurious cloth, with many possible ways to wrap and wear.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 21 July 2026

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