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Sheathing - Sailing(gambling)

sheathing (iou)



sheathing noun. L15.
[from SHEATHE + -ING1.]
The action of SHEATHE verb. rare. L15.
b. spec. The action of putting a protective layer on to the underwater surface of a ship. Formerly also, the method or manner of doing this. E17.
A protective layer, esp. of thin copper plates, put on to the underwater surface of a wooden ship, usu. to prevent boring by marine life. Also, a wooden covering to prevent corrosion of the underwater surface of an iron ship. L16.
b. gen. A protective or ornamental case or covering. M19.