Sheathe meaning
To insert into or provide with a sheath.
verb
To retract (a claw) into a sheath.
verb
To enclose with a protective covering; encase.
verb
To put into a sheath or scabbard.
verb
To enclose in or protect with a case or covering.
Wood sheathed with tin.
verb
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To thrust (a sword, knife, etc.) into flesh.
verb
To retract (claws)
verb
Origin of sheathe
- Middle English schethen from schethe sheath sheath
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition