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Sheathe — Sheathe, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Sheathed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Sheating}.] [Written also sheath.] 1. To put into a sheath, case, or scabbard; to inclose or cover with, or as with, a sheath or case. [1913 Webster] The leopard . . . keeps the claws of… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
sheathe — [shēth] vt. sheathed, sheathing [ME schethen < schethe] 1. to put into a sheath or scabbard 2. to enclose in or protect with a case or covering [wood sheathed with tin] 3. to thrust (a sword, knife, etc.) into flesh 4. to retract (claws) … English World dictionary
sheathe — [ʃi:ð] v [T] literary [Date: 1300 1400; Origin: sheath] 1.) to put a knife or sword into a sheath ▪ He sheathed his sword. 2.) be sheathed in/with sth to be covered by something ▪ The grassy hills were sheathed in mist … Dictionary of contemporary English
sheathe — [ ʃið ] verb transitive 1. ) LITERARY to put a weapon such as a sword into a SHEATH 2. ) usually passive to cover and protect something: sheathed with copper … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
sheathe — (v.) c.1400, to furnish (a sword, etc.) with a sheath, from SHEATH (Cf. sheath); meaning to put (a sword, etc.) in a sheath is attested from early 15c … Etymology dictionary
sheathe — sheather, n. /sheedh/, v.t., sheathed, sheathing. 1. to put (a sword, dagger, etc.) into a sheath. 2. to plunge (a sword, dagger, etc.) in something as if in a sheath. 3. to enclose in or as if in a casing or covering. 4. to cover or provide with … Universalium
sheathe — /ʃið / (say sheedh) verb (t) (sheathed, sheathing) 1. to put (a sword, etc.) into a sheath. 2. to plunge (a sword, etc.) in something as if in a sheath. 3. to enclose in or as in a casing or covering. 4. to cover or provide with a protective… …
sheathe — verb Sheathe is used with these nouns as the object: ↑blade, ↑dagger, ↑sword … Collocations dictionary
sheathe — also sheath transitive verb (sheathed; sheathing) Etymology: Middle English shethen, from shethe sheath Date: 15th century 1. to put into or furnish with a sheath 2. to plunge or bury (as a sword) in flesh 3. to withdraw (a claw) into a sheath 4 … New Collegiate Dictionary
sheathe — verb 1 (T) to put a knife or sword into a sheath: He sheathed his sword. 2 to be enclosed in a protective outer cover: be sheathed in/with: The nuclear reactor is sheathed with lead … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
sheathe — [[t]ʃið[/t]] v. t. sheathed, sheath•ing 1) to put (a sword, dagger, etc.) into a sheath 2) to plunge (a sword, dagger, etc.) into something as if in a sheath 3) to enclose in or as if in a casing or covering 4) bui to cover or provide with a… … From formal English to slang
