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Pronunciation / Transliteration: āvaraṇ
"घर का आवरण लकड़ी का था।"
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2 senses- 1
A protective covering or layer, especially in construction.
"The sheathing on the house was made of plywood to provide insulation." - 2
Material used to cover or protect a structure, such as walls or roofs.
"The contractor recommended using OSB sheathing for the new roof."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'sheathing' originates from the Old English word 'sceath', meaning 'to cover or protect'. It evolved through Middle English as 'schething', referring to the act of covering or enclosing, particularly in construction and carpentry contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Sheathing" is said worldwide
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revêtement
Transliteration: rəvɛtmɑ̃
"Le revêtement de la maison était en bois."
Verkleidung
Transliteration: fɛrˈklaɪdʊŋ
"Die Verkleidung des Hauses war aus Holz."
rivestimento
Transliteration: riˈvestimento
"Il rivestimento della casa era in legno."
revestimiento
Transliteration: reβesˈtimjento
"El revestimiento de la casa era de madera."
revestimento
Transliteration: ʁevesˈtimɨntu
"O revestimento da casa era de madeira."
आवरण
Transliteration: āvaraṇ
"घर का आवरण लकड़ी का था।"
护层
Transliteration: hùcéng
"房子的护层是木制的。"
덮개
Transliteration: deopgae
"집의 덮개는 나무로 되어 있었다."
被覆
Transliteration: hifuku
"家の被覆は木製でした。"
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