sheathe

verb

\ ˈshēṯẖ

variants: or less commonly sheath \ˈshēth

sheathed; sheathing

Definition of sheathe

transitive verb

1 : to put into or furnish with a sheath

2 : to plunge or bury (a weapon, such as a sword) in flesh

3 : to withdraw (a claw) into a sheath

4 : to case or cover with something (such as sheets of metal) that protects

Other Words from sheathe Synonyms Example Sentences Learn More about sheathe

Keep scrolling for more

Examples of sheathe in a Sentence

sometimes shipbuilders sheathe a ship's bottom with copper for extra protection from barnacles and other threats

Recent Examples on the Web

The roof is bordered by flames sheathed in transparent glass and has a fire pit near a small lounge area, plus a triangular skylight casting down onto the ground floor. — Benjy Egel, sacbee, "Three-story Burgers & Brewhouse with rooftop bar to open in midtown by end of June," 14 June 2018 Joan Sloan, Bride board chair, said the organization wanted time to see if any accommodation could be reached with those seeking to protect the building, at 230 Vine St., which is entirely sheathed in mosaics by artist Isaiah Zagar. — Stephan Salisbury, Philly.com, "Painted Bride hearing for historical designation now on hold until fall," 13 July 2018 Image The details were hazy in my mind until a few weeks ago, when a woman sheathed in a kimono carried a pot of it to my table at Restaurant Nippon on East 52nd Street. — New York Times, "The Restaurant That Became Japan’s Unofficial Ambassador," 3 July 2018 The museum, a Beaux-Arts legacy of the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893, is sheathed in Indiana limestone. — Blair Kamin, chicagotribune.com, "The message of material: How the Obama Center gets built looms large," 18 May 2018 There are records of Japanese men sheathing their penises with primitive condoms made of stuff like leather (erotic) and tortoiseshell (no thanks). — Carolyn Todd, Allure, "The History and Evolution of Birth Control in America," 12 July 2018 The California officer who impounded the vehicle found a medical card with Cunningham’s name on it in the passenger compartment, as well as a samurai sword, sheathed and wrapped in a blanket in the trunk, the charges say. — Sara Jean Green, The Seattle Times, "DNA found on samurai sword leads to murder charge, warrant against former Island County man," 3 July 2018 Becca, still sheathed in her one-on-one dress, greets him. — Rebecca Farley, refinery29.com, "The Bachelorette Season 14, Episode 6 Recap: Is Now Really The Time For A "Debate"?," 3 July 2018 Four billion years ago, both planets were warm, sheathed by protective atmospheres, and carved with rivers and pools of liquid water. — Derek Thompson, The Atlantic, "Is Colonizing Mars the Most Important Project in Human History?," 29 June 2018

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'sheathe.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.