sarking

/ ˈsærkɪŋ; ˈsɑːkɪŋ /

noun

1. a timber or felt cladding placed over the rafters of a roof before the tiles or slates are fixed in place

Word History and Origins

Origin of sarking¹

C15: from verbal use of sark

Example Sentences

The first Mrs. Balwhidder lost upwards of twelve stone, which was intended for sarking to ourselves and sheets and napery.

From Project Gutenberg

The Captain, after he had rummaged the house, took great care to have the slates and sarking taken from the roof.

From Project Gutenberg