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Definition of sheathing - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
constructionlayer that encases or surrounds an object
- The cable's sheathing prevents electrical hazards.
2.
buildingTECH. protective covering for structural supportTECH.
- Sheathing is essential for the stability of the walls.
Adjective
1.
protectionacting as a protective covering or layer
- The sheathing material kept the wires safe.
2.
constructionserving as an enclosing or encasing layer
- The sheathing fabric wrapped around the package tightly.
Images of sheathing
protective covering for structural support
Origin of sheathing
Old English, sceathian (to cover)
Examples of sheathing in a sentence
The building's sheathing adds an extra layer of insulation. The roof's sheathing was damaged in the storm. Builders installed sheathing to protect the house from moisture. The sheathing layer protected the building from rain. Sheathing panels were used to insulate the house. The sheathing material protected the wires from damage.
Builders used sheathing panels for the house walls.
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- French:gaine, de revêtement, ...
- German:Ummantelung, schützend, ...
- Italian:guaina, di rivestimento, ...
- Spanish:revestimiento, de revestimiento, ...
- Portuguese:revestimento, de revestimento, ...
- Chinese:护套, 护套的, ...
- Japanese:シース, 被覆の, ...
- Arabic:غِلَاف, واقٍ, ...
- Hebrew:מַעֲטֶפֶת, מָגֵן, ...
- Russian:оболочка, защитный, ...
- Ukrainian:оболонка, захисний, ...
- Hindi:आवरण, शीदिंग, ...
Definition of sheathe - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
weaponstr. Rare put a blade into a protective coveringtr. Rare
- He carefully sheathed his sword after the duel..
2.
protectiontr. Rare cover something with a protective layertr. Rare
- The cable was sheathed in plastic.
3.
animaltr. Rare retract claws into the pawtr. Rare
- The cat sheathed its claws after playing.
4.
cease hostilitytr./intr. Rare abandon hostility or animositytr./intr. Rare
- They decided to sheathe their differences.
Expressions with sheathe
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end a battle or conflict
The leaders agreed to sheathe the sword and negotiate.
Origin of sheathe
Old English, sceathian (to cover)
Examples of sheathe in a sentence
The knight sheathed his weapon after the battle. The metal was sheathed in a layer of zinc. The sword was carefully sheathed after the ceremony. After the threat passed, the lion sheathed its claws. The kitten learned to sheathe its claws while playing. The two countries agreed to sheathe their long-standing enmity.
After years of rivalry, the companies chose to sheathe their competition.
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- French:rengainer, gainer, ...
- German:umhüllen, ummanteln, ...
- Italian:rinfoderare, rivestire, ...
- Spanish:envainar, revestir, ...
- Portuguese:embainhar, revestir, ...
- Chinese:入鞘, 包覆, ...
- Japanese:鞘に納める, 覆う, ...
- Arabic:غَمَدَ, غَلَّفَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַכנִיס לְנַדָן, לְכַסּוֹת, ...
- Russian:облачить, обшить, ...
- Ukrainian:вкласти в піхви, покрити, ...
- Hindi:ढालना, लपेटना, ...
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