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to sheathe
01
envainar, enfundar
to insert a blade, such as a sword or knife, into its protective covering or holder
Transitive: to sheathe a blade
Ejemplos
The warrior, exhausted from the fight, sheathed his weapon and took a deep breath.
El guerrero, exhausto por la pelea, envainó su arma y respiró profundamente.
02
envolver, enfundar
to enclose something, often with a protective or decorative outer layer
Transitive: to sheathe sth
Ejemplos
The workers sheathed the roof with insulation to improve energy efficiency.
Los trabajadores cubrieron el techo con aislamiento para mejorar la eficiencia energética.
03
clavar, hundir
to forcefully insert a weapon, such as a sword, into flesh
Transitive: to sheathe a blade into sb/sth
Ejemplos
In the heat of the duel, the fencer sheathed his foil into his adversary's side, winning the match.
En el calor del duelo, el esgrimista envainó su florete en el costado de su adversario, ganando el combate.
04
envolver, cubrir
to cover something in a specific substance
Transitive: to sheathe sth in a substance or material
Ejemplos
The tree trunks were sheathed in ice after the freezing rain.
Los troncos de los árboles estaban cubiertos de hielo después de la lluvia helada.
05
reprimir, contener
to suppress an emotion or action
Transitive: to sheathe an emotion or action
Ejemplos
The diplomat sheathed his impatience, waiting for the right moment to speak.
El diplomático contuvo su impaciencia, esperando el momento adecuado para hablar.
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