sheathes

verb

variants also sheaths
present tense third-person singular of sheathe
as in clothes
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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  1. encases
  2. wraps
  3. dresses
Verb
  • The plastic that encases laundry pods dissolves and rinses out with the excess water.
    — Katelyn Chef, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
  • The faux hair encases her locs, allowing the blonde to be the focal point of the look.
    — Larry Stansbury, InStyle, 25 May 2026
Definition of encases
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  • While every room has a private pool with amazing views, don’t miss the resort’s stunning main pool that wraps around a central garden.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
  • The deal that puts a brand in 4,000 stores gets its final validation not in a boardroom but in a line that wraps around a booth in New Orleans.
    — Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of wraps
Verb
  • Dior dresses the players for every official appearance—not as a sponsorship decoration but as a statement of aesthetic register.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 June 2026
  • Honestly, Suzie has been a caricature of a demanding boss straight from some sort of rom-com situation, but Paula finally dresses her down here and the scene is delightful.
    — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 24 June 2026
Definition of dresses
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