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Sheathing

Inclosing with a sheath; as, the sheathing leaves of grasses; the sheathing stipules of many polygonaceous plants.

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Broader term 1

Protection 76% connected

The act of protecting, or the state of being protected; preservation from loss, injury, or annoyance; defense; shelter; as, the weak need protection.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Derivationally related 2

Cover 74% connected

To overspread the surface of (one thing) with another; as, to cover wood with paint or lacquer; to cover a table with a cloth.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Cover 74% connected

To overspread the surface of (one thing) with another; as, to cover wood with paint or lacquer; to cover a table with a cloth.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 2

Overlay 92% connected

To lay, or spread, something over or across; hence, to cover; to overwhelm; to press excessively upon.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Overlayer 92% connected

One who overlays; that with which anything is overlaid.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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