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to sheathe
01
enfourrer, rengainer
to insert a blade, such as a sword or knife, into its protective covering or holder
Transitive: to sheathe a blade
Exemples
After sharpening his dagger, he carefully sheathed it to avoid accidents.
Après avoir aiguisé son poignard, il l'a soigneusement rangé dans son fourreau pour éviter les accidents.
02
envelopper, gainier
to enclose something, often with a protective or decorative outer layer
Transitive: to sheathe sth
Exemples
The ship ’s hull was sheathed in metal to protect it from the icy waters.
La coque du navire était revêtue de métal pour la protéger des eaux glacées.
03
enfoncer, planter
to forcefully insert a weapon, such as a sword, into flesh
Transitive: to sheathe a blade into sb/sth
Exemples
With a single strike, the samurai sheathed his katana into his opponent, demonstrating his mastery of the blade.
D'un seul coup, le samouraï enfonça son katana dans son adversaire, démontrant sa maîtrise de la lame.
04
envelopper, recouvrir
to cover something in a specific substance
Transitive: to sheathe sth in a substance or material
Exemples
The architect decided to sheathe the building in glass to give it a modern look.
L'architecte a décidé de revêtir le bâtiment de verre pour lui donner un look moderne.
05
réprimer, contenir
to suppress an emotion or action
Transitive: to sheathe an emotion or action
Exemples
Despite the insult, she sheathed her frustration and smiled politely.
Malgré l'insulte, elle refoula sa frustration et sourit poliment.
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