sheathe
UK/ʃi:ð/US
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Definitions
v.
To put a knife or sword into its sheath; to encase something in a protective covering.
将（刀、剑）插入鞘中；给……套上保护层
Root Breakdown
Native Englishsheatheother
=sheathe
Common Collocations
- 1.sheathe a sword将剑入鞘
- 2.sheathe a knife将刀入鞘
- 3.sheathe one's weapon收起武器
- 4.[sheathe in metal]包覆金属外层
Example Sentences
- 1.
The knight sheathed his sword after the battle was over.
- 2.
The cables were sheathed in a protective rubber coating to prevent damage.
- 3.
He slowly sheathed his dagger, signaling that the confrontation had ended.