verbπShareTo put (something such as a knife or sword) into a sheath."After the woodworker finished carving, he was careful sheathing the knife to prevent accidental cuts. "weaponactionmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo encase (something) with a protective covering."The construction workers are sheathing the walls of the new house with plywood to protect them from the weather. "materialtechnicalbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf an animal: to draw back or retract (a body part) into the body, such as claws into a paw."The cat, relaxing on the windowsill, was slowly sheathing its claws back into its paws after kneading the soft blanket. "animalanatomyphysiologybiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo thrust (a sharp object like a sword, a claw, or a tusk) into something."The angry dog, baring its teeth, was moments away from sheathing its claws into the postman's leg. "actionweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo abandon or cease (animosity, etc.)"After a long argument, Maria finally sheathed her anger and apologized to her brother. "attitudeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo provide (a sword, etc.) with a sheath."The knight was careful sheathing his sword after the battle. "weaponmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo relieve the harsh or painful effect of (a drug, a poison, etc.)."The doctor prescribed the medication to not only treat the illness but also to help sheathing the nausea caused by the chemotherapy. "medicinephysiologysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething that wraps around or surrounds something, as a sheath encases its blade."When the sheathing was on it suddenly looked like a real house: you could see where the outer walls would be even if they still needed the siding and trim added."materialstructurebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
