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sheathing

 

[ หˆสƒiหรฐษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

building material

Material used to cover or protect something, especially a layer of metal over wood.

Synonyms

cladding, covering, shielding

Examples of usage

  • The sheathing on the roof was damaged in the storm.
  • The sheathing around the pipes prevented them from freezing.
  • The sheathing of the ship was made of steel.
  • The sheathing of the cable protected it from the elements.
Context #2 | Noun

anatomy

A protective covering around an organ or body part, such as the myelin sheath around nerves.

Synonyms

covering, encasing, wrapping

Examples of usage

  • The sheathing around the nerve fibers was damaged.
  • The myelin sheath is essential for proper nerve function.
  • The sheathing of the muscle fibers provides protection.

Translations

Translations of the word "sheathing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น revestimento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคตเคฐเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verkleidung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pelapis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑัˆะธะฒะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ okล‚adzina

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฆ†ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท revรชtement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ revestimiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaplama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฎ๊ฐœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุบุทูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ obloลพenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ obklad

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฆ†็›–็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obloga

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ klรฆรฐning

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะฟั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒฎแƒฃแƒ แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รถrtรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ revestimiento

Etymology

The word 'sheathing' originated from the Middle English word 'scheithen', which means to cover or protect. It has been used in the context of building materials and anatomy for centuries, evolving to represent various protective coverings. The concept of sheathing has been integral to construction and medical fields, highlighting the importance of safeguarding structures and organs.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,555, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.