sheathe
/ʃi:ð/
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Definition
- Verb:
- To put (a weapon, especially a knife or sword) into its protective covering or scabbard.
- To cover or encase something with a protective layer or material.
- (Archaic/rare) To plunge or thrust (a blade) into flesh.
Usage
- The primary use of "sheathe" is to describe the action of putting a bladed weapon away into its case.
- It can also be used metaphorically to describe covering or enclosing something for protection.
- It is a transitive verb, meaning it requires a direct object (e.g., sheathe ).
Examples
- Verb:
- The knight commanded his squire to sheathe the sword after the battle.
- The cables were sheathed in plastic to prevent corrosion.
- (Archaic) He threatened to sheathe his dagger in the enemy's heart.
Advanced Usage
- "to sheathe the sword": This is a common phrase meaning to stop fighting, to make peace, or to end hostilities.
- The two warring nations finally agreed to sheathe the sword and begin negotiations.
Variants and Related Words
- Sheath (n): A close-fitting cover, especially for the blade of a knife or sword.
- He drew the knife from its leather sheath.
- Sheathing (n): A protective casing or covering.
- The sheathing on the wire was damaged.
- Unsheathe (v): The opposite action; to draw or pull (a weapon) out of its sheath.
- The soldier unsheathed his sword.
Synonyms
- Encase: To enclose or cover in a case.
- Cover: To place something over or upon.
- Envelop: To wrap up, cover, or surround completely.
Antonyms
- Unsheathe: To draw from a sheath.
- Draw: To pull out (a weapon).
- Bare: To uncover or expose.
Related Phrases
- Sheathe one's claws: (Figurative) To become less aggressive or threatening; to retract criticism.
- After the initial argument, he sheathed his claws and spoke more calmly.
Verb
- plunge or bury (a knife or sword) in flesh
- enclose with a sheath
- sheathe a sword
- cover with a protective sheathing
- sheathe her face