HyperDic: sheathe

English > 3 senses of the word sheathe:
VERBcontactsheathecover with a protective sheathing
contactsheatheenclose with a sheath
contactsheatheplunge or bury (a knife or sword) in flesh
sheathe > pronunciation
Soundsshiy'dh
Rhymesbreathe ... teethe: 4 rhymes with iydh...
English > sheathe: 3 senses > verb 1, contact
MeaningCover with a protective sheathing.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Example"sheathe her face"
Narrowerinvaginatesheathe
BroadercoverProvide with a covering or cause to be covered
Spanishforrar, revestir
Catalanfolrar, revestir
Nounssheathingprotective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards / boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior
English > sheathe: 3 senses > verb 2, contact
Meaningenclose with a sheath.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Example"sheathe a sword"
Broaderenvelop, enfold, enwrap, wrap, encloseenclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
OppositeunsheatheDraw from a sheath or scabbard
Spanishenfundar, envainar
Catalanembeinar, enfundar
English > sheathe: 3 senses > verb 3, contact
Meaningplunge or bury (a knife or sword) in flesh.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Broaderimmerse, plungethrust or throw into
Spanishclavarse

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