sheathing

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Some of the crucial work done at Bell Labs might now seem mundane: for example, how to fabricate sheathing so undersea cables wouldn’t be chewed through by Toredo worms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

Steven Kirk, above, and Roberto Martinez installed wooden sheathing outside New Moon Natural Foods to prevent further snow damage in Tahoe City.

From New York Times • Mar. 21, 2023

Flames soon rose into the attic, crowded with rafters and sheathing.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2023

Be sure to cover the wood roof sheathing with 30-pound tar paper to prevent wood rot, should you not be an expert roofer.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 30, 2023

‘What did I tell you, Mr. Pippin?’ said Sam, sheathing his sword.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien