sheathe

• Verbe 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.

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.

   Envelopper d'une couche protectrice

   • 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.

   Synonymescasecladcoatcoverencaseenvelopplateshieldwrap

   Antonymesexposestripuncover

2. Enclose with a sheathB2formal

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

   rengainer

   • 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.

   Synonymescasescabbardsheath

   Antonymesdrawextractpullunsheathe

3. Plunge or bury in fleshC1formal

   To thrust a blade deeply into a body or object.

   Enfoncer dans la chair

   • 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.

   Synonymesburydriveembedplungesinkstabthrust

   Antonymesdrawextractwithdraw