SHEATHINGS
Definition
SHEATHINGS is the plural of SHEATHING.
noun 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 exterior.
Examples
- “When the sheathing was on it suddenly looked like a real house: you could see where the outer walls would be even if they still needed the siding and trim added.”