Wordiyo

sheathe

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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 English
sheatheother
=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.

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