sheathe

[ sheeth ]

verb (used with object)

, sheathed, sheath·ing.

1. to put (a sword, dagger, etc.) into a sheath.
2. to plunge (a sword, dagger, etc.) in something as if in a sheath.
3. to enclose in or as if in a casing or covering.
4. to cover or provide with a protective layer or sheathing:

   to sheathe a roof with copper.

5. to cover (a cable, electrical connector, etc.) with a metal sheath for grounding.

sheathe

/ ʃiːð /

verb

1. to insert (a knife, sword, etc) into a sheath
2. (esp of cats) to retract (the claws)
3. to surface with or encase in a sheath or sheathing

Other Words From

• sheather noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of sheathe¹

1350–1400; Middle English shethen, derivative of sheath

Example Sentences

Unlike Palin, Murkowski doesn’t dress moose, or sheathe herself in waders to catch salmon for the cameras, but she can do what has to be done.

From The Daily Beast

A boy stretched out a hand to rest on the thigh of his date, sheathed in a red dress that matched her red hair.

From Washington Post

You lived to see your country's independence established, and to sheathe your swords from war.

From Project Gutenberg

A couple of swords, neither of which could serve to sheathe the other.

From Project Gutenberg

Kuru's undivided kingdom Dhrita-rashtra rules alone, Let us sheathe our swords in friendship and the monarch's empire own!

From Project Gutenberg

I will sheathe this weapon in my heart, and, if I am mortal, my woes will be ended.

From Project Gutenberg

England and France were equally desirous to sheathe the sword.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• encase