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sheathed

/ʃiːðd/

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verb

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

Examples :

"After carefully cleaning his hunting knife, he sheathed it in its leather case. "

weapon military action

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To encase (something) with a protective covering.

Examples :

"The construction workers sheathed the wooden frame of the house with plywood to protect it from the rain. "

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

Examples :

"The cat sheathed its claws, retracting them back into its paws, after stretching on the rug. "

animal physiology biology anatomy

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

Examples :

"The knight quickly sheathed his sword after winning the duel. "

weapon action military

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To abandon or cease (animosity, etc.)

Examples :

"After weeks of arguing over the project details, they finally sheathed their animosity and started working together peacefully. "

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

Examples :

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

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

Examples :

"The cough syrup sheathed the sharp pain in my throat. "