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单词 sheathing
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sheathing


sheath·ing

S0326500 (shē′thĭng)n.1. A layer of boards or of other wood or fiber materials applied to the outer studs, joists, and rafters of a building to strengthen the structure and serve as a base for an exterior weatherproof cladding.2. Nautical An exterior covering on the underwater part of a ship's hull that protects it against marine growths.3. The act of providing sheathing.

sheathing

(ˈʃiːðɪŋ) n1. any material used as an outer layer, as on a ship's hull2. (Building) boarding, etc, used to cover the wall studding or roof joists of a timber frame

sheath•ing

(ˈʃi ðɪŋ)

n. 1. a covering or outer layer, as one of metal plates on a ship's bottom. 2. material for forming any such covering. 3. the act of a person who sheathes. [1490–1500]
Thesaurus
Noun1.sheathing - protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exteriorsheathing - protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterioroverlay, overlayerprotective cover, protective covering, protection - a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury; "they had no protection from the fallout"; "wax provided protection for the floors"

sheathing

nounA thin outer covering of an object:lamina, membrane, sheath, skin.
Translations

Sheathing


Sheathing

Material, usually plywood or oriented strand board (OSB), but sometimes wooden boards, installed on the exterior of wall studs, rafters, or roof trusses; siding or roofing installed on the sheathing, sometimes over strapping to create a rainscreen.

sheathing, sheeting

diagonal wooden sheathing 1. The covering (usually wood boards, plywood, or wallboards) placed over exterior studding or rafters of a building; provides a base for the application of wall or roof cladding. Also see sheeting.2. In colonial America, boards on the interior of a house that served as an interior surface finish.

sheeting, sheathing

horizontal sheeting 1. Members of wood, concrete, or steel (horizontal or vertical) used to hold up the face of an excavation. Also see closed sheeting, open sheeting.2.See sheathing.3. Boards which form the surface of concrete form-work. 4. Same as sheetpiling.5. Any material in the form of sheets. 6. A rock structure in which there are numerous small closely spaced fractures.

sheathing


sheath·ing

(shē'dhing), Matter or tissue that covers in the manner of a sheath, overlying tube, or scabbard.

sheathing


Related to sheathing: joist, roof sheathing
  • noun

Synonyms for sheathing

noun a thin outer covering of an object

Synonyms

  • lamina
  • membrane
  • sheath
  • skin

Synonyms for sheathing

noun protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior

Synonyms

  • overlay
  • overlayer

Related Words

  • protective cover
  • protective covering
  • protection
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