Definition of "sheathe" [sheathe]

To insert into or provide with a sheath. (verb-transitive)
To retract (a claw) into a sheath. (verb-transitive)
To enclose with a protective covering; encase. (verb-transitive)

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Use "sheathe" in a sentence

"He slipped the sword sheathe back into his sash and took out the gun."
"Her small hand seized the end of his sword sheathe, checking him."
"Caris slipped his sword sheathe from its sash, holding it loosely in his left hand, his right held ready at his side."

Words like "sheathe"

covert enclose enfold envelop

enwrap immerse incase plunge

resheathe sheathed sheathes sheathing

sheating

unsheathe wrap