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- Dictionarysheathe/ʃiːð/
verb
- 1. put (a weapon such as a knife or sword) into a sheath: "I sheathed my dagger"
- 2. encase (something) in a close-fitting or protective covering: "her legs were sheathed in black stockings"
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SHEATHE definition: 1. to put a knife back inside its sheath 2. to cover something in a thick or protective layer of a…. Learn more.
The meaning of SHEATHE is to put into or furnish with a sheath. How to use sheathe in a sentence.
If something is sheathed in a material or other covering, it is closely covered with it. ...his long legs, sheathed in black leather trousers. [VERB-ed] When someone sheathes a knife, they put it in its sheath. He sheathed the knife and strapped it to his shin. [VERB noun] Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.
SHEATHE meaning: 1. to put a knife back inside its sheath 2. to cover something in a thick or protective layer of a…. Learn more.
[usually passive] sheathe something (in/with something) to cover something in a material, especially in order to protect it. Definition of sheathe verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
to plunge (a sword, dagger, etc.) in something as if in a sheath. to enclose in or as if in a casing or covering. to sheathe a roof with copper. to cover (a cable, electrical connector, etc.) with a metal sheath for grounding.
The verb sheathe means to place in a sheath. What's a sheath? Well, that's any kind of protective covering. With that extra "e" on the end sheathe gives off a very old English vibe. Perhaps that's because all those knights were often sheathing their swords so as not to scare the fair ladies.
SHEATH definition: 1. a close-fitting covering to protect something: 2. a cover into which a knife or sword fits so…. Learn more.
Define sheathe. sheathe synonyms, sheathe pronunciation, sheathe translation, English dictionary definition of sheathe. tr.v. sheathed , sheath·ing , sheathes 1. To insert into or provide with a sheath. 2. To retract into a sheath. 3. To enclose with a protective covering;...
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