sheathing

• Substantiv, das eine Schutz- oder Verkleidungsschicht bezeichnet, zum Beispiel eine Schicht aus Brettern, die auf Pfosten und Balken eines Gebäudes aufgebracht wird, um es zu verstärken und als Grundlage für eine wetterfeste Außenschicht zu dienen; allgemein eine Ummantelung, Hülle oder Schutzschicht.

A noun referring to a protective covering, such as 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.

1. Protective covering for buildingsB2formal

   A layer of material, such as boards or panels, applied to the framework of a building to provide structural strength and serve as a base for exterior finishes.

   Beplankung

   • The workers installed plywood sheathing over the wooden frame.
   • Proper sheathing helps protect the building from wind and moisture.
   • The contractor recommended using oriented strand board for the sheathing.

   Synonymeboardingcladdingpanelingsheetingsiding

2. General protective coveringB2formal

   Any material used to cover, protect, or enclose something, such as a cable, wire, or blade.

   Ummantelung

   • The electrical cable has a rubber sheathing for insulation.
   • The knife's blade was protected by a leather sheathing.
   • The pipe's sheathing prevented corrosion from the elements.

   Synonymecasingcladdingcoatingcoveringencasementjacketsheathshroudsleevewrapping

• Verb, das bezeichnet, eine Klinge oder einen spitzen Gegenstand in eine Scheide oder Hülle zu stecken. Es kann auch bedeuten, etwas zurückzuhalten, zu verbergen oder einzuhüllen.

A verb used to indicate the act of placing a blade or sharp object into a sheath or covering.

1. Cover with a protective layerB2formal

   To encase or cover something with a protective material or covering.

   Mit einer Schutzschicht überziehen

   • The electrician sheathed the wires in plastic tubing.
   • The ship's hull was sheathed in copper to prevent corrosion.
   • They sheathed the building's exterior in glass panels.

   Synonymecasecladcoatcoverencaseenvelopplateshieldwrap

   Antonymeexposestripuncover

2. Enclose with a sheathB2formal

   To put a knife, sword, or similar tool into its sheath or scabbard.

   In die Scheide stecken

   • The knight sheathed his sword after the battle.
   • He carefully sheathed the hunting knife before putting it away.
   • She sheathed the dagger and placed it on the table.

   Synonymecasescabbardsheath

   Antonymedrawextractpullunsheathe

3. Plunge or bury in fleshC1formal

   To thrust a blade deeply into a body or object.

   Eindringen

   • The assassin sheathed his blade in the victim's chest.
   • In the story, the hero sheathed his sword in the dragon's side.
   • He sheathed the knife in the animal's flesh to end its suffering.

   Synonymeburydriveembedplungesinkstabthrust

   Antonymedrawextractwithdraw