sheathed
Definition
Adjective:
1. Enclosed in or covered by a protective case or layer: Describes something that is contained within or protected by a covering, often one that fits closely.
2. (In combination): Used with a hyphen to describe what material the covering is made of (e.g., copper-sheathed).
Usage and Examples
- The knight drew his sheathed sword from his belt.
- A cat's claws are sheathed when not in use to keep them sharp and protected.
- The electrical cable was sheathed in a layer of durable plastic for safety.
- The ancient ship's hull was sheathed in lead to protect it from worms.
Advanced Usage
- "Sheathed in": This is the most common construction to specify the material or nature of the covering.
- The dagger was sheathed in an ornate leather scabbard.
- The valley was sheathed in a thick morning fog. (Figurative use, meaning covered or enveloped.)
Variants and Related Words
- Sheathe (verb): To put something, especially a blade, into a protective covering.
- He sheathed his knife after sharpening it.
- Sheathing (noun): The protective covering itself.
- The sheathing on the wire was damaged.
- Unsheathed (adjective): The opposite state; not enclosed in a covering.
- He stood with an unsheathed sword.
Synonyms
- Encased
- Covered
- Enveloped
- Encapsulated
Antonyms
- Unsheathed
- Exposed
- Bare
- Uncovered
Adjective
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enclosed in a protective covering; sometimes used in combination
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his sheathed sword
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the cat's sheathed claws
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a ship's bottom sheathed in copper
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copper-sheathed
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