sheathing Synonyms & Antonyms
What Is Another Word for Sheathing?
Common synonyms for sheathing are cladding, facing and clad. Its opposites include baring and denuding.
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Sheathing as a Verb
Sheathing in a Sentence
When the sheathing was on it suddenly looked like a real house: you could see where the outer walls would be even if they still needed the siding and trim added.
sometimes shipbuilders sheathe a ship's bottom with copper for extra protection from barnacles and other threats
Word Forms & Grammar
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sheath·er noun
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sheathing (countable and uncountable, plural sheathings)
Words That Rhyme With Sheathing
Origin of Sheathing
Middle English shethen, derivative of shethe sheath:1
First Known Use
15th century
Sheathing at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈshē-t͟hiŋ/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Meaning | to cover with something that protects |
| Synonyms | cladding, facing and clad |
| Antonyms | baring, denuding and exposing |
Pronouncing Sheathing
Sheathing is pronounced /ˈshē-t͟hiŋ/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (shē).