SHEATHING
Sheath"ing, p. pr. & a.
Defn: from Sheathe. Inclosing with a sheath; as, the sheathing leaves of grasses; the sheathing stipules of many polygonaceous plants.
SHEATHING
Sheath"ing, n.
Defn: That which sheathes. Specifically: (a) The casing or covering of a ship's bottom and sides; the materials for such covering; as, copper sheathing. (b) (Arch.) The first covering of boards on the outside wall of a frame house or on a timber roof; also, the material used for covering; ceiling boards in general.
SHEATHLESS
Sheath"less, a.
Defn: Without a sheath or case for covering; unsheathed.
SHEATH-WINGED
Sheath"-winged`, a. (Zoöl.)
Defn: Having elytra, or wing cases, as a beetle.
SHEATHY
Sheath"y, a.
Defn: Forming or resembling a sheath or case. Sir T. Browne.