sheathed

• Beschreibt etwas, das von einer schützenden Hülle oder Scheide umgeben oder umschlossen ist, z. B. eine Klinge in einer Scheide oder ein Kabel in einer Ummantelung.

Describes something that is covered or enclosed in a protective case or covering.

1. Enclosed in a coveringC1formal

   Covered or enclosed in a protective sheath or casing.

   Ummantelt

   • The sword was sheathed in a leather scabbard.
   • The cables are sheathed in plastic for insulation.
   • The animal's claws are sheathed when not in use.

   Synonymecladcoatedcoveredencasedenclosedsleevedwrapped

   Antonymebareexposednakeduncoveredunsheathed

• 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