verb🔗ShareEnfourner, rengainerTo put (something such as a knife or sword) into a sheath."After carefully cleaning his hunting knife, he sheathed it in its leather case. "Après avoir soigneusement nettoyé son couteau de chasse, il l'a rengainé dans son étui en cuir.weaponmilitaryactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGainer, fourrerTo encase (something) with a protective covering."The construction workers sheathed the wooden frame of the house with plywood to protect it from the rain. "Les ouvriers du bâtiment ont gainé la charpente en bois de la maison avec du contreplaqué pour la protéger de la pluie.materialtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRentrer, rétracterOf an animal: to draw back or retract (a body part) into the body, such as claws into a paw."The cat sheathed its claws, retracting them back into its paws, after stretching on the rug. "Le chat a rentré ses griffes, les rétractant dans ses pattes, après s'être étiré sur le tapis.animalphysiologybiologyanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEnfoncer, planterTo thrust (a sharp object like a sword, a claw, or a tusk) into something."The knight quickly sheathed his sword after winning the duel. "Le chevalier a rapidement enfoncé son épée après avoir gagné le duel.weaponactionmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCesser, abandonnerTo abandon or cease (animosity, etc.)"After weeks of arguing over the project details, they finally sheathed their animosity and started working together peacefully. "Après des semaines de disputes sur les détails du projet, ils ont finalement cessé leur animosité et ont commencé à travailler ensemble paisiblement.attitudecharacteremotionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEnfourner, rengainerTo provide (a sword, etc.) with a sheath."The knight carefully sheathed his sword after the battle. "Le chevalier a soigneusement rengainé son épée après la bataille.weaponmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAtténuer, adoucirTo relieve the harsh or painful effect of (a drug, a poison, etc.)."The cough syrup sheathed the sharp pain in my throat. "Le sirop contre la toux a atténué la douleur vive dans ma gorge.medicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
