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sheathes

/ʃiːðz/ /ʃiːθs/

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verb

Enfourner, rengainer

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

Examples :

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

Le chevalier rengaine soigneusement son épée après l'exercice d'entraînement.

weapon military action

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verb

Gainer, fourrer

To encase (something) with a protective covering.

Examples :

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

Le jardinier fourre son sécateur après l'avoir utilisé pour se protéger des lames tranchantes.

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verb

Rentrer, rétracter

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. "

Le chat s'étire, puis rentre ses griffes dans ses pattes.

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verb

Enfouir, planter

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. "

Le chevalier enfouit son épée après avoir gagné la bataille.

weapon action military

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verb

Cesser, abandonner

To abandon or cease (animosity, etc.)

Examples :

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

Après des jours de dispute, les frères et sœurs ont finalement cessé leur colère et ont commencé à parler calmement.

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verb

Enfourner, rengainer

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

Examples :

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

Le chevalier rengaine soigneusement son épée après la bataille.

weapon military action

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verb

Atténuer, adoucir

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

Examples :

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

Le pain atténue la force des piments épicés.

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