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sheathes

/ʃiːðz/ /ʃiːθs/

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verb

Einstecken, in die Scheide stecken

To put (something such as a knife or sword) into a sheath.

Examples :

"The knight carefully sheathes his sword after the training exercise. "

Der Ritter steckt sein Schwert nach der Trainingsübung vorsichtig in die Scheide.

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verb

Einhüllen, umhüllen

To encase (something) with a protective covering.

Examples :

"The gardener sheathes his pruning shears after using them to protect himself from the sharp blades. "

Der Gärtner hüllt seine Gartenschere ein, nachdem er sie benutzt hat, um sich vor den scharfen Klingen zu schützen.

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verb

Einziehen, zurückziehen

Of an animal: to draw back or retract (a body part) into the body, such as claws into a paw.

Examples :

"The cat stretches, then sheathes its claws back into its paws. "

Die Katze streckt sich und zieht dann ihre Krallen in ihre Pfoten ein.

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verb

Einführen, stoßen

To thrust (a sharp object like a sword, a claw, or a tusk) into something.

Examples :

"The knight sheathes his sword after winning the battle. "

Der Ritter stößt sein Schwert ein, nachdem er die Schlacht gewonnen hat.

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verb

Abklingen lassen, beilegen

To abandon or cease (animosity, etc.)

Examples :

"After days of arguing, the siblings finally sheathes their anger and began to talk calmly. "

Nach tagelangem Streit legten die Geschwister schließlich ihren Zorn bei und begannen, ruhig zu reden.

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verb

Einstecken, in die Scheide stecken

To provide (a sword, etc.) with a sheath.

Examples :

"The knight carefully sheathes his sword after the battle. "

Der Ritter steckt sein Schwert nach der Schlacht sorgfältig in die Scheide.

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verb

Lindern, mildern

To relieve the harsh or painful effect of (a drug, a poison, etc.).

Examples :

"The bread sheathes the harshness of the spicy peppers. "

Das Brot mildert die Schärfe der scharfen Paprika.

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