sheathe

• Verb, das bezeichnet, eine Klinge oder einen spitzen Gegenstand in eine Scheide oder Hülle zu stecken. Es kann auch bedeuten, etwas zurückzuhalten, zu verbergen oder einzuhüllen.

A verb used to indicate the act of placing a blade or sharp object into a sheath or covering.

1. Cover with a protective layerB2formal

   To encase or cover something with a protective material or covering.

   Mit einer Schutzschicht überziehen

   • The electrician sheathed the wires in plastic tubing.
   • The ship's hull was sheathed in copper to prevent corrosion.
   • They sheathed the building's exterior in glass panels.

   Synonymecasecladcoatcoverencaseenvelopplateshieldwrap

   Antonymeexposestripuncover

2. Enclose with a sheathB2formal

   To put a knife, sword, or similar tool into its sheath or scabbard.

   In die Scheide stecken

   • The knight sheathed his sword after the battle.
   • He carefully sheathed the hunting knife before putting it away.
   • She sheathed the dagger and placed it on the table.

   Synonymecasescabbardsheath

   Antonymedrawextractpullunsheathe

3. Plunge or bury in fleshC1formal

   To thrust a blade deeply into a body or object.

   Eindringen

   • The assassin sheathed his blade in the victim's chest.
   • In the story, the hero sheathed his sword in the dragon's side.
   • He sheathed the knife in the animal's flesh to end its suffering.

   Synonymeburydriveembedplungesinkstabthrust

   Antonymedrawextractwithdraw