Synonyms for sheathing

Most common

overlay · overlayer · casing

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   Something that wraps around or surrounds something, as a sheath encases its blade.

Forms

Plural

sheathings → overlays, overlayers, casings…

Example sentences

• overlay Tor is an example of an overlay network.
• casing The casing of the traditional dagger is made of leather.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

6 letters

casing²

7 letters

overlay³

9 letters

overlayer

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (casing² = 2 syllables).