Noun used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., sheathing board).
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Relating to or made of sheathing material; used as a covering. Sheathing panels were delivered to the construction site.
sheathinggerund / present participle Used to describe something that covers or protects like a sheath.
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Covering, enclosing, or protecting something in the manner of a sheath. A sheathing layer protects the fiber-optic cable from moisture.
sheathegerund / present participle Used before a noun to describe something that is covering or enclosing.
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Covering or enclosing; serving as a protective layer. The sheathing layer adds extra insulation to the wall.