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to sheathe
01
to insert a blade, such as a sword or knife, into its protective covering or holder
Transitive: to sheathe a blade
02
to enclose something, often with a protective or decorative outer layer
Transitive: to sheathe sth
03
to forcefully insert a weapon, such as a sword, into flesh
Transitive: to sheathe a blade into sb/sth
04
to cover something in a specific substance
Transitive: to sheathe sth in a substance or material
05
to suppress an emotion or action
Transitive: to sheathe an emotion or action
sheathe
v
sheathed
adj
sheathed
adj
unsheathe
v
unsheathe
v
Example
The knight sheathed his sword after the battle was won.
The samurai sheathed his katana with a swift and practiced motion.
She sheathed her knife before heading back to camp.
The warrior, exhausted from the fight, sheathed his weapon and took a deep breath.
After sharpening his dagger, he carefully sheathed it to avoid accidents.
