sheathing

IPA: ʃˈiðɪŋ

Something that wraps around or surrounds something, as a sheath encases its blade.

Examples of "sheathing" in Sentences

The house was under construction, with workers busy sheathing the exterior walls with weatherproof material
The knight prepared for battle by sheathing his sword in its scabbard, ready for combat
The electrician carefully applied sheathing around the exposed wires to protect them from damage
The carpenter finished sheathing the roof with metal panels, ensuring the building was watertight
The diver wore a wetsuit with sheathing around the arms and legs to protect against cuts from rocks underwater