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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
Grammatical Information
action verb
regular
present tense
sheathe
3rd person singular
sheathes
past simple
sheathed
past participle
sheathed
Examples
The knight sheathed his sword after the battle was won.
02
to enclose something, often with a protective or decorative outer layer
Transitive: to sheathe sth
Examples
The electrician sheathed the wires in a layer of rubber to prevent short circuits.
03
to forcefully insert a weapon, such as a sword, into flesh
Transitive: to sheathe a blade into sb/sth
Examples
The warrior swiftly sheathed his sword into the enemy's chest, ending the battle.
04
to cover something in a specific substance
Transitive: to sheathe sth in a substance or material
Examples
The mountain was sheathed in a thick layer of snow after the storm.
05
to suppress an emotion or action
Transitive: to sheathe an emotion or action
Examples
He sheathed his anger, refusing to let it show in his expression.
Lexical Tree
sheathed
unsheathe
sheathe
