Jacketing

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒækətɪŋ/

Jacketing (noun)

  1. A protective outer covering put around something to shield it from damage, weather, or heat.
  2. A layer of material placed around a pipe or cable to reduce heat loss and protect it.
  3. The outer protective covering on an electrical cable that helps keep it safe and durable.

Examples

  • The jacket provides a protective outer layer for the equipment.
  • A protective outer layer helps the device last longer.

Jacketing (verb)

  1. To put a protective outer layer around something to guard it from damage or environmental effects.

Examples

  • Workers jacketing the pipes to protect them from damage.
  • The team jacketing the cable to keep it safe.