sheathe

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия помещения лезвия или острого предмета в ножны или чехол.esVerbo que describe la acción de meter una hoja o un objeto afilado en su vaina o funda. También puede significar cubrir o encerrar algo, como si estuviera en una funda.frVerbe désignant l'action de remettre une lame ou un objet pointu dans son fourreau ou sa gaine, ainsi que, par extension, l'action de recouvrir ou d'envelopper fermement quelque chose.deVerb, 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.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de colocar a lâmina ou objeto pontiagudo na bainha ou capa. Também pode significar guardar ou esconder algo, como garras ou unhas.zh动词，表示把刀刃或尖锐物体插入鞘或套中；也泛指收起、包藏或隐藏某物。arفعل يُستعمل للدلالة على إدخال نصلة أو جسم حاد في غمده أو جفنه، ويُستعمل أيضًا بمعنى إخفاء شيء أو كتمه أو ستره.

1. Cover with a protective layer B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПокрывать защитным слоемesRevestir con una capa protectorafrEnvelopper d'une couche protectricedeMit einer Schutzschicht überziehenptCobrir com camada protetorazh覆盖保护层arتغطية بطبقة واقية

   Synonyms: casecladcoatcoverencaseenvelopplateshieldwrap

   Antonyms: exposestripuncover

2. Enclose with a sheath B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruВложить в ножныesEnvainarfrrengainerdeIn die Scheide steckenptColocar na bainhazh入鞘arأغمد السيف

   Synonyms: casescabbardsheath

   Antonyms: drawextractpullunsheathe

3. Plunge or bury in flesh C1 formal

   To thrust a blade deeply into a body or object.

   • 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.

   ruВонзитьesHundir o clavar en la carnefrEnfoncer dans la chairdeEindringenptCravarzh刺入arغَرْز في الجسد

   Synonyms: burydriveembedplungesinkstabthrust

   Antonyms: drawextractwithdraw

• sheathed past participle
• sheathed past simple
• sheathing present participle
• sheathes third person singular