2syllables
sheathing
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sheathing is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, sheathing is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofsheathing
1verb
- To put (something such as a knife or sword) into a sheath.
- To encase (something) with a protective covering.
- Of an animal: to draw back or retract (a body part) into the body, such as claws into a paw.
- To thrust (a sharp object like a sword, a claw, or a tusk) into something.
- To abandon or cease (animosity, etc.)
- To provide (a sword, etc.) with a sheath.
- To relieve the harsh or painful effect of (a drug, a poison, etc.).
1noun
- Something that wraps around or surrounds something, as a sheath encases its blade.
Example: "When the sheathing was on it suddenly looked like a real house: you could see where the outer walls would be even if they still needed the siding and trim added."
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