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sheathing

sheat·hing

UK/ˈʃiːðɪŋ/ US/ˈʃiðɪŋ/ uncommon

noun

1.

protective covering consisting, for example, of 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

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