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to sheathe
01
rinfoderare, inguinare
to insert a blade, such as a sword or knife, into its protective covering or holder
Transitive: to sheathe a blade
Esempi
The samurai sheathed his katana with a swift and practiced motion.
Il samurai rinfoderò la sua katana con un movimento rapido e pratico.
02
avvolgere, foderare
to enclose something, often with a protective or decorative outer layer
Transitive: to sheathe sth
Esempi
The ship ’s hull was sheathed in metal to protect it from the icy waters.
Lo scafo della nave era rivestito di metallo per proteggerlo dalle acque ghiacciate.
03
confondere, affondare
to forcefully insert a weapon, such as a sword, into flesh
Transitive: to sheathe a blade into sb/sth
Esempi
In the epic fantasy novel, the hero sheathed his magical sword into the heart of the dragon.
Nel romanzo fantasy epico, l'eroe infilò la sua spada magica nel cuore del drago.
04
avvolgere, ricoprire
to cover something in a specific substance
Transitive: to sheathe sth in a substance or material
Esempi
The entire valley was sheathed in mist, obscuring the view.
L'intera valle era avvolta nella nebbia, oscurando la vista.
05
reprimere, contenere
to suppress an emotion or action
Transitive: to sheathe an emotion or action
Esempi
She sheathed her excitement, trying to remain calm until the announcement was official.
Lei represse la sua eccitazione, cercando di rimanere calma fino a quando l'annuncio non fosse ufficiale.
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