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overlay vs sheathing

sheathing vs overlay

overlay and sheathing both are nouns.

overlay is a verb but sheathing is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
overlay Yes No Yes No
sheathing Yes No No No
As nouns, overlay and sheathing are synonyms defined as:
  • overlay and sheathing: 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
Other synonyms of overlay include overlayer.
overlay (noun) sheathing (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 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
a layer of decorative material (such as gold leaf or wood veneer) applied over a surface
overlay (verb) sheathing (verb)
put something on top of something else
kill by lying on
Difference between overlay and sheathing

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