Looking for the meaning of the word SHEATHE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SHEATHE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Sheathe
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late Middle English: from sheath
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ʃiːð
Dialects: British English
Definition:
put (a weapon such as a knife or sword) into a sheath
Short Definition:put weapon into sheath
Examples:- I sheathed my dagger
- when lion cubs strike out at one another, they keep their claws sheathed
Definition:
encase (something) in a close-fitting or protective covering
Short Definition:encase something in close-fitting or protective covering
Examples:- her legs were sheathed in black stockings
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