enswathe

en·swathe

verb
\in-ˈswäth, -ˈswȯth, -ˈswāth, en-\

Definition of ENSWATHE

transitive verb

: to enfold or enclose with or as if with a covering : swathe

Examples of ENSWATHE

1. <swelling buds still enswathed in their furry overcoats>

First Known Use of ENSWATHE

1597

Related to ENSWATHE

Synonyms: bosom, bower, circumfuse, cocoon, embosom, embower, embrace, enclose (also inclose), encompass, enshroud, enfold, envelop, enwrap, invest, involve, lap, mantle, muffle, shroud, swathe, veil, wrap

Related Words: curtain, drape; embed (also imbed), encase; swaddle; blanket, overlay, overspread; camouflage, cloak, disguise, mask; circle, encircle, enlace, enwind

Near Antonyms: bare, denude, expose, strip

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