Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun sheathing

1 sense of sheathing

Sense 1
sheathing, overlay, overlayer -- (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)
       => protective covering, protective cover, protection -- (a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury; "they had no protection from the fallout"; "wax provided protection for the floors")

Antonyms of verb sheathe

1 of 3 senses of sheathe

Sense 2
sheathe -- (enclose with a sheath; "sheathe a sword")
       Antonym of unsheathe (Sense 1)
      => unsheathe -- (draw from a sheath or scabbard; "the knight unsheathed his sword")

Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb sheathe

3 senses of sheathe

Sense 1
sheathe -- (cover with a protective sheathing; "sheathe her face")
       => cover -- (provide with a covering or cause to be covered; "cover her face with a handkerchief"; "cover the child with a blanket"; "cover the grave with flowers")

Sense 2
sheathe -- (enclose with a sheath; "sheathe a sword")
       => envelop, enfold, enwrap, wrap, enclose -- (enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering; "Fog enveloped the house")

Sense 3
sheathe -- (plunge or bury (a knife or sword) in flesh)
       => immerse, plunge -- (thrust or throw into; "Immerse yourself in hot water")