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sheathing

/ʃiːðɪŋ/

sheathingnoun

sheathings

Translations

revêtementDans le domaine de la construction, pour la couche extérieure de couverture.

The builders installed plywood sheathing on the walls before adding the siding.

Les ouvriers ont posé un revêtement en contreplaqué sur les murs avant d’ajouter le parement extérieur.

gainageAu sens du fait de recouvrir ou d’envelopper dans une gaine.

The sheathing of the cables took several hours.

Le gainage des câbles a pris plusieurs heures.

gaineAu sens de revêtement ou enveloppe protectrice.

The electrical wires were wrapped in a durable sheathing to prevent damage.

Les fils électriques étaient enveloppés dans une gaine résistante pour éviter les dommages.

Definitions

A protective covering or casing, often used to encase or protect something.

The electrical wires were wrapped in a durable sheathing to prevent damage.

Material used in construction to cover the exterior of a building, providing structural support and a base for exterior finishes.

The builders installed plywood sheathing on the walls before adding the siding.

The act or process of covering or encasing something in a sheath.

The sheathing of the cables took several hours.

Synonyms

sheathingadjective

Noun used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., sheathing board).

Translations

Additional translations

protecteurSens adjectival général, avec valeur de protection ou de couverture.

Definitions

Relating to or made of sheathing material; used as a covering.

Sheathing panels were delivered to the construction site.

sheathinggerund / present participle

/ˈʃiːðɪŋ/

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Used to describe something that covers or protects like a sheath.

Translations

gainantQui enveloppe ou protège comme une gaine.

A sheathing layer protects the fiber-optic cable from moisture.

Une couche gainante protège le câble à fibre optique de l’humidité.

Definitions

Covering, enclosing, or protecting something in the manner of a sheath.

A sheathing layer protects the fiber-optic cable from moisture.

sheatheverb

sheathing

Gerund

sheathed

Past Simple

sheathed

Past Participle

sheathing

Gerund

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Translations

rengainer

After the battle, the knight carefully sheathed his sword.

Après la bataille, le chevalier a soigneusement rengainé son épée.

gainerSens technique : recouvrir d’une gaine ou d’une couche protectrice.

The workers sheathed the cables in protective plastic.

Les ouvriers ont gainé les câbles dans un plastique protecteur.

Additional translations

recouvrirPlus général, dans le sens de couvrir ou d’envelopper.

Definitions

To put a weapon, such as a sword, into its sheath.

After the battle, the knight carefully sheathed his sword.

To cover or encase something, often for protection.

The workers sheathed the cables in protective plastic.

Synonyms

sheathnoun

Definitions

A close-fitting cover for the blade of a knife or sword.

The knight drew his sword from its ornate sheath.

A protective covering or case, often used for cables or wires.

The electrical wires were encased in a plastic sheath for safety.

A structure in living organisms that encloses or covers another structure, such as a leaf or a muscle.

The plant's stem was surrounded by a sheath of leaves.

A tight-fitting dress, typically unadorned and straight in design.

She wore a sleek black sheath to the cocktail party.

An archaic or informal term for a condom.

He made sure to bring a sheath with him on the trip.

sheathverb

sheathing

Gerund

sheathed

Past Simple

sheathed

Past Participle

sheathing

Gerund

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/ʃiθ/

Translations

gainer

After the duel, the knight sheathed his sword and bowed to his opponent.

Après le duel, le chevalier gaina son épée et salua son adversaire.

gainerS'emploie aussi au sens de recouvrir entièrement d'une couche protectrice.

The mountain peaks were sheathed in snow throughout the winter.

Les sommets étaient gainés de neige tout au long de l'hiver.

Definitions

To put a weapon, such as a sword or knife, into its sheath.

After the duel, the knight sheathed his sword and bowed to his opponent.

To cover or encase something completely, especially in a protective layer.

The mountain peaks were sheathed in snow throughout the winter.

sheathegerund / present participle

sheathing

Used before a noun to describe something that is covering or enclosing.

Translations

gainantSens technique ou descriptif : qui forme une couche de protection ou d’enveloppement.

The sheathing layer adds extra insulation to the wall.

La couche gainante ajoute une isolation supplémentaire au mur.

Definitions

Covering or enclosing; serving as a protective layer.

The sheathing layer adds extra insulation to the wall.

Synonyms

sheathepast participle

Definitions

Covered or encased in a sheath or protective layer.

The snow-sheathed trees glistened in the sunrise.

sheathadjective

Definitions

Tight-fitting; designed to conform closely to the shape of the body or to an object.

She chose a crimson sheath dress for the gala.