Sheathing
['ʃiːðɪŋ] or ['ʃiðɪŋ]
解釋/意思:
(noun.) 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.
埃斯蒂斯整理--From WordNet
解釋/意思:
(p. pr. & a.) Inclosing with a sheath; as, the sheathing leaves of grasses; the sheathing stipules of many polygonaceous plants.
(n.) That which sheathes.
(n.) The casing or covering of a ship's bottom and sides; the materials for such covering; as, copper sheathing.
(n.) 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.
格罗夫斯整理
同義詞及近義詞:
a. Vaginant.
n. Casing, lining.
校對:惠特尼
例句/造句/用法:
- For siding, sheathing, sub-flooring, shingles, window casings and frames, redwood is much used, because of its resistance to decay, both from contact with moisture or dry rot. 佚名. 神奇的知識之書.
- The British navy asked him to discover what could be done to prevent the corrosion of copper sheathing on vessels, caused by salt water. 魯伯特·薩金特·荷蘭. 歷史性發明.
- Adams between Baltimore and Washington, demonstrated that by sheathing the train to prevent retardation by the air, an average speed of 78. Edward W. Byrn. 十九世紀發明進展.
- Sheathing my bloody blade I advanced toward my Martian Princess, who still stood mutely gazing at me without sign of recognition. 愛德格·賴斯·巴勒斯. 火星公主.
昌西整理