sheathe

IPA: ʃˈið

verb

  • (transitive) To put (something such as a knife or sword) into a sheath.
  • (transitive) To encase (something) with a protective covering.
  • (transitive) Of an animal: to draw back or retract (a body part) into the body, such as claws into a paw.
  • (transitive, dated or literary, poetic, figuratively) To thrust (a sharp object like a sword, a claw, or a tusk) into something.
  • (transitive, obsolete or rare, figuratively) To abandon or cease (animosity, etc.)
  • (transitive, obsolete) To provide (a sword, etc.) with a sheath.
  • (transitive, medicine, obsolete) To relieve the harsh or painful effect of (a drug, a poison, etc.).
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Examples of "sheathe" in Sentences

  • The knight drew his sword from its sheathe, ready to defend the kingdom
  • She carefully sheathed the sharp knife before putting it back in the drawer
  • The hunter quickly unsheathed his dagger as the wolf lunged towards him
  • The samurai's expertly crafted katana was elegantly sheathed in a beautiful scabbard
  • The soldier knew it was time to sheathe his weapon and seek a peaceful resolution to the conflict

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