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sheathing

/ˈʃiːðɪŋ/ /ˈʃiːθɪŋ/

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verb

Enfundar, envainar

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

Examples :

"After the woodworker finished carving, he was careful sheathing the knife to prevent accidental cuts. "

Después de que el carpintero terminó de tallar, tuvo cuidado de envainar el cuchillo para evitar cortes accidentales.

weapon action military

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verb

Enfundar, revestir

To encase (something) with a protective covering.

Examples :

"The construction workers are sheathing the walls of the new house with plywood to protect them from the weather. "

Los trabajadores de la construcción están enfundando las paredes de la nueva casa con madera contrachapada para protegerlas del clima.

material technical building

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verb

Retraer, meter

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

Examples :

"The cat, relaxing on the windowsill, was slowly sheathing its claws back into its paws after kneading the soft blanket. "

El gato, relajándose en el alféizar de la ventana, estaba lentamente retrayendo sus garras en sus patas después de amasar la suave manta.

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verb

Enfundar, meter

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

Examples :

"The angry dog, baring its teeth, was moments away from sheathing its claws into the postman's leg. "

El perro enojado, mostrando los dientes, estaba a punto de meter sus garras en la pierna del cartero.

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verb

Abandonar, cesar

To abandon or cease (animosity, etc.)

Examples :

"After a long argument, Maria finally sheathed her anger and apologized to her brother. "

Después de una larga discusión, María finalmente abandonó su enojo y se disculpó con su hermano.

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verb

Envainar

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

Examples :

"The knight was careful sheathing his sword after the battle. "

El caballero envainó cuidadosamente su espada después de la batalla.

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verb

Mitigar, aliviar

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

Examples :

"The doctor prescribed the medication to not only treat the illness but also to help sheathing the nausea caused by the chemotherapy. "

El médico recetó el medicamento no solo para tratar la enfermedad, sino también para ayudar a mitigar las náuseas causadas por la quimioterapia.

medicine physiology sensation

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noun

Vaina, revestimiento

Something that wraps around or surrounds something, as a sheath encases its blade.

Examples :

"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."

Cuando el revestimiento estaba puesto, de repente parecía una casa de verdad: se podía ver dónde estarían las paredes exteriores, incluso si aún necesitaban el revestimiento y los adornos.

material structure building