sheathing

• Substantif désignant un revêtement protecteur, par exemple une couche de planches appliquée sur les montants et poutres d'un bâtiment pour le renforcer et servant de base à la couche extérieure imperméable aux intempéries.

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.

   Gainage de protection des bâtiments

   • 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.

   Synonymesboardingcladdingpanelingsheetingsiding

2. General protective coveringB2formal

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

   Gaine protectrice

   • 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.

   Synonymescasingcladdingcoatingcoveringencasementjacketsheathshroudsleevewrapping

• Verbe désignant l'action de remettre une lame ou un objet pointu dans son fourreau ou sa gaine, ainsi que, par extension, l'action de recouvrir ou d'envelopper fermement quelque chose.

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.

   Envelopper d'une couche protectrice

   • 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.

   Synonymescasecladcoatcoverencaseenvelopplateshieldwrap

   Antonymesexposestripuncover

2. Enclose with a sheathB2formal

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

   rengainer

   • 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.

   Synonymescasescabbardsheath

   Antonymesdrawextractpullunsheathe

3. Plunge or bury in fleshC1formal

   To thrust a blade deeply into a body or object.

   Enfoncer dans la chair

   • 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.

   Synonymesburydriveembedplungesinkstabthrust

   Antonymesdrawextractwithdraw