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
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Recent Examples of sheathed
On February 13th, for his free skate, Malinin glided out onto the ice wearing a sheer shirt with sequins studded in the shape of a blooming flame; the sleeves flowed past his wrists and sheathed both of his hands, like a pair of stockings masquerading as mittens.
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Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2026
Analysis of the bone’s vascular canals and surface texture suggests this massive blade was sheathed in a keratinous horn, much like a modern bird’s beak.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Feb. 2026
Their Clau de Nell 2022 Cabernet Franc has aromas of ripe red plum, red raspberry, and black olive paste with flavors of red plum, roasted red peppers, and red currant sheathed in velvety tannins.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2026
Scissors should be no longer than 4 inches from the pivot point, and they should be sheathed to protect baggage handlers.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
Be sure they’re sheathed or securely wrapped to avoid injuring screeners or baggage handlers.
—Tanasia Kenney, Sacbee.com, 28 Nov. 2025
On the lagoon, red orbs, sheathed in black nets, bob on the surface.
—Brienne Walsh, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2026
Analysis of the bone’s vascular canals and surface texture suggests this massive blade was sheathed in a keratinous horn, much like a modern bird’s beak.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Feb. 2026
Their Clau de Nell 2022 Cabernet Franc has aromas of ripe red plum, red raspberry, and black olive paste with flavors of red plum, roasted red peppers, and red currant sheathed in velvety tannins.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2026
Scissors should be no longer than 4 inches from the pivot point, and they should be sheathed to protect baggage handlers.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
Be sure they’re sheathed or securely wrapped to avoid injuring screeners or baggage handlers.
—Tanasia Kenney, Sacbee.com, 28 Nov. 2025
On the lagoon, red orbs, sheathed in black nets, bob on the surface.
—Brienne Walsh, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheathed
clad
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Today it can be seen cladding a Qantas 787 Dreamliner in giant red webs and white spots.—
Susan Tallman,
The Atlantic,
2 Feb. 2026
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Horizontal wood paneling clads this chimney from floor to ceiling instead of the usual brick or stone.—
Zoe Gowen,
Southern Living,
29 Dec. 2025
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“Sheathed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheathed. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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