sheathe (Meaning)
sheathe (v)
cover with a protective sheathing
enclose with a sheath
plunge or bury (a knife or sword) in flesh
sheathe (v. t.)
To put into a sheath, case, or scabbard; to inclose or cover with, or as with, a sheath or case.
To fit or furnish, as with a sheath.
To case or cover with something which protects, as thin boards, sheets of metal, and the like; as, to sheathe a ship with copper.
To obtund or blunt, as acrimonious substances, or sharp particles.
Synonyms & Antonyms of sheathe
sheathe Sentence Examples
- The swordsman swiftly sheathed his blade, its gleaming surface vanishing from sight.
- Sheathed in layers of protective clothing, the firefighter ventured into the inferno.
- The hunter's knife was securely sheathed in its leather holder, ready for use.
- The carpenter carefully sheathed the saw blade after completing his task.
- The samurai sheathed his katana with precision, its sharp edge concealed within its scabbard.
- The hiker sheathed their trekking poles, preparing to descend the treacherous mountain pass.
- The surgeon sheathed the scalpel after performing the intricate surgery.
- The archer meticulously sheathed her arrows, ensuring they were aligned and secure.
- The fisherman sheathed his fishing rod, having spent a fruitless day at sea.
- The pilot sheathed the joystick, completing their thrilling flight.
FAQs About the word sheathe
cover with a protective sheathing, enclose with a sheath, plunge or bury (a knife or sword) in fleshTo put into a sheath, case, or scabbard; to inclose or cover
clad, clothe, encase, face, surround,wrap, embrace, enshroud, mantle, veil
bare, strip,bare, strip, expose, denude, expose, denude,, unswathe
The swordsman swiftly sheathed his blade, its gleaming surface vanishing from sight.
Sheathed in layers of protective clothing, the firefighter ventured into the inferno.
The hunter's knife was securely sheathed in its leather holder, ready for use.
The carpenter carefully sheathed the saw blade after completing his task.
