sheathe
Americanverb (used with object)
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to put (a sword, dagger, etc.) into a sheath.
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to plunge (a sword, dagger, etc.) in something as if in a sheath.
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to enclose in or as if in a casing or covering.
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to cover or provide with a protective layer or sheathing.
to sheathe a roof with copper.
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to cover (a cable, electrical connector, etc.) with a metal sheath for grounding.
verb
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to insert (a knife, sword, etc) into a sheath
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(esp of cats) to retract (the claws)
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to surface with or encase in a sheath or sheathing
Other Word Forms
- sheather noun
Etymology
Origin of sheathe
1350–1400; Middle English shethen, derivative of sheath
Example Sentences
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One cartoon posted on X by Chinese state media depicted her in Japanese Imperial Army uniform, a sheathed sword at her side.
The central figure revealed his face a breath before the others, his right hand sheathed in a dazzling white glove.
From Los Angeles Times
"We strongly advise that you keep this tool concealed, sheathed, and out of sight in public places – preferably in a gardening bag or toolbox rather than on your belt," it added.
From BBC
A graduate of music videos, Saxon — like the Gondrys and Jonzes before him — excels at sheathing his yarn in idiosyncratic humor, atmosphere and technique.
From Los Angeles Times
A gate in the barrier opened and Border Patrol, Marines and Army officials showed reporters how both fences were now sheathed in concertina wire.
From Los Angeles Times
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