sheathing

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.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее защитное покрытие, например, слой досок, наносимый на стойки и балки здания для его укрепления и служащий основой для непроницаемого для непогоды внешнего слоя.esSustantivo que designa una capa o recubrimiento protector aplicado sobre estructuras, como tableros o láminas que cubren armazones y vigas de edificios para reforzarlos y servir de base a la capa exterior resistente a la intemperie.frSubstantif 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.deSubstantiv, 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.ptSubstantivo que designa um revestimento protetor, como uma camada de tábuas aplicada sobre caibros e vigas de uma edificação para reforçá-la e servir de base para uma camada externa resistente ao tempo. Também se refere a qualquer cobertura ou invólucro protetor.zh名词，指用于保护或加固的覆盖层，如钉在建筑物立柱和横梁上的木板层，既可加固结构，又作为防风雨外层的基础。arاسم يدل على غلاف أو غطاء واقٍ، ولا سيما طبقة من الألواح تُثبَّت على القوائم والجسور في البناء لتقويتها ولتكون أساسًا لطبقة خارجية مقاومة للعوامل الجوية.

1. Protective covering for buildings B2 formal

   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.

   • 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.

   ruОбшивкаesEntablado estructuralfrGainage de protection des bâtimentsdeBeplankungptRevestimentozh护墙板arتغليف المباني

   Синонимы: boardingcladdingpanelingsheetingsiding

2. General protective covering B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruОболочкаesrevestimiento protectorfrGaine protectricedeUmmantelungptRevestimentozh护套arغلاف واقٍ

   Синонимы: casingcladdingcoatingcoveringencasementjacketsheathshroudsleevewrapping

• sheathings plural form
• sheathings' possessive plural form
• sheathing's possessive singular form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия помещения лезвия или острого предмета в ножны или чехол.esVerbo que describe la acción de meter una hoja o un objeto afilado en su vaina o funda. También puede significar cubrir o encerrar algo, como si estuviera en una funda.frVerbe 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.deVerb, 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.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de colocar a lâmina ou objeto pontiagudo na bainha ou capa. Também pode significar guardar ou esconder algo, como garras ou unhas.zh动词，表示把刀刃或尖锐物体插入鞘或套中；也泛指收起、包藏或隐藏某物。arفعل يُستعمل للدلالة على إدخال نصلة أو جسم حاد في غمده أو جفنه، ويُستعمل أيضًا بمعنى إخفاء شيء أو كتمه أو ستره.

1. Cover with a protective layer B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПокрывать защитным слоемesRevestir con una capa protectorafrEnvelopper d'une couche protectricedeMit einer Schutzschicht überziehenptCobrir com camada protetorazh覆盖保护层arتغطية بطبقة واقية

   Синонимы: casecladcoatcoverencaseenvelopplateshieldwrap

   Антонимы: exposestripuncover

2. Enclose with a sheath B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruВложить в ножныesEnvainarfrrengainerdeIn die Scheide steckenptColocar na bainhazh入鞘arأغمد السيف

   Синонимы: casescabbardsheath

   Антонимы: drawextractpullunsheathe

3. Plunge or bury in flesh C1 formal

   To thrust a blade deeply into a body or object.

   • 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.

   ruВонзитьesHundir o clavar en la carnefrEnfoncer dans la chairdeEindringenptCravarzh刺入arغَرْز في الجسد

   Синонимы: burydriveembedplungesinkstabthrust

   Антонимы: drawextractwithdraw

• sheathed past participle
• sheathed past simple
• sheathing present participle
• sheathes third person singular