01 Word definition

sheathing

9 letters · 3 vowels · 6 consonants

Is SHEATHING a word?

Yes. SHEATHING is a 9-letter 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 Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell SHEATHING?

S-H-E-A-T-H-I-N-G

SHEATHING contains 9 letters, begins with S, and ends with G.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  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

Synonyms
overlayoverlayer
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score16points
Words With Friends16points
Word length9letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is SHEATHING spelled?

S1H2E3A4T5H6I7N8G9
Starts withSHEFirst 3 letters
Ends withINGLast 3 letters
Unique letters8Repeats H
Vowel balance3 / 6Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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About SHEATHING.

How do you spell SHEATHING?

SHEATHING is spelled S-H-E-A-T-H-I-N-G. It contains 9 letters.