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
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.
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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
The walls are sheathed modishly in wood, and hung with dramatic botanical paintings.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 11 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
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
The walls are sheathed modishly in wood, and hung with dramatic botanical paintings.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 11 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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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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On Floors, Walls, and Ceiling Famed interior designer Emily Henderson went all-in on warm oak for her brother’s home project, cladding the floors, walls, and ceiling a gorgeous oak wood plank.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Sheathed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheathed. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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