Synonyms of sheathed

sheathed

verb

past tense of sheathe

as in clad

to cover with something that protects

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• clad
• wrapped
• clothed
• surrounded
• encased
• faced
• enveloped
• garbed
• robed
• arrayed
• shrouded
• dressed
• enclosed
• blanketed
• swathed
• veiled
• sided
• mantled
• skinned
• encompassed
• overlaid
• appareled
• lapped
• enwrapped
• enshrouded
• embraced
• embosomed
• embowered
• invested
• overspread

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stripped
• exposed
• bared
• denuded
• unswathed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sheathed

His beach houses of interlocking, geometric forms sheathed in shingles or cedar panels already dotted the potato fields of the East End, and wealthy clients were asking for year-round mansions in the commuter suburbs. — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 3 Nov. 2026

That same barbecue sauce is served with a gargantuan chicken cutlet sheathed in a crunchy golden crust of gluten-free panko crumbs and a profusion of sesame seeds. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

The primary bathroom is of particular note, featuring a marble freestanding tub and shower sheathed in swirling blue and white marble. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026

One of his earliest designs, conceived in 1923, was the upholstered back armchair—a blocky perch with beveled feet, produced by his go-to cabinetmaker Adolphe Chanaux in oak and sheathed in shearling, leather, or wool. — Architectural Digest, 25 Aug. 2026

Roberts, according to the sheriff's office, was armed with a knife that was sheathed. — Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 18 June 2026

The walls that aren’t subject to preservation are sheathed in vast Claro walnut panels of a sinuous, almost figurative grain. — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 14 June 2026

Keep your paltry pocket lighters sheathed, would-be saboteurs. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 21 Apr. 2026

The device comes sheathed in HP Comfort Silicone, which provides a soft grip and (according to HP) is also easy to clean and resistant to water and heat. — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 15 Mar. 2026