sheathed

• Describe algo que está cubierto o encerrado en una funda, vaina o cubierta protectora, o que se presenta envuelto o contenido.

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.

   envainado

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscladcoatedcoveredencasedenclosedsleevedwrapped

   Antónimosbareexposednakeduncoveredunsheathed

• Verbo 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.

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.

   Revestir con una capa protectora

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscasecladcoatcoverencaseenvelopplateshieldwrap

   Antónimosexposestripuncover

2. Enclose with a sheathB2formal

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

   Envainar

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscasescabbardsheath

   Antónimosdrawextractpullunsheathe

3. Plunge or bury in fleshC1formal

   To thrust a blade deeply into a body or object.

   Hundir o clavar en la carne

   • 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.

   Sinónimosburydriveembedplungesinkstabthrust

   Antónimosdrawextractwithdraw