SHEATHING

p. n.

3 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
p.

from Sheathe. Inclosing with a sheath; as, the sheathing leaves of grasses; the sheathing stipules of many polygonaceous plants.

2.
n.

That which sheathes. Specifically:

3.
n.

The casing or covering of a ship's bottom and sides; the materials for such covering; as, copper sheathing.


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