noun
- protective coverings or casings, especially those used in construction or to enclose something
Usage: construction; technical
Examples
- The workers installed metal sheathings around the electrical cables.
- Roof sheathings provide structural support and weather protection.
- The building’s exterior sheathings were damaged in the storm.
- Proper sheathings help insulate the walls from moisture.
- The contractor recommended plywood sheathings for the subflooring.