sheathing

UK
/ʃiːðɪŋ/
US
/ʃiːðɪŋ/
sheathingnoun
sheathings
pl
Translations
The sheathing of the building was completed last week.
Обшивка здания была завершена на прошлой неделе.
The electrical wires need proper sheathing to prevent accidents.
Электрические провода нуждаются в надлежащей изоляции, чтобы предотвратить несчастные случаи.
Additional translations
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.
sheathingadjective
Noun used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., sheathing board).
Definitions
Relating to or made of sheathing material; used as a covering.
Sheathing panels were delivered to the construction site.
sheathinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈʃiːðɪŋ/
US
/ˈʃiðɪŋ/
Used to describe something that covers or protects like a sheath.
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
UK
/ʃiːð/
US
/ʃiːð/
Translations
The workers will sheathe the building with metal panels.
Рабочие обошьют здание металлическими панелями.
They decided to sheathe the walls with wood for a rustic look.
Они решили облицевать стены деревом для создания деревенского вида.
The knight would sheathe himself in armor before battle.
Рыцарь облачался в доспехи перед боем.
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.
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
UK
/ʃiːθ/
US
/ʃiθ/
Translations
вложить в ножны
He carefully sheathed the dagger to avoid any accidents.
Он осторожно вложил кинжал в ножны, чтобы избежать несчастных случаев.
Additional translations
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.
Definitions
Covering or enclosing; serving as a protective layer.
The sheathing layer adds extra insulation to the wall.
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.