Sheathe Meaning in English
word
ˈʃið
SHEEDH
ʃˈiːð
shee-DH
Definition
To put a sword or knife back into its covering (sheath), or to cover something completely.
Usage & Nuances
Primarily formal or literary, often used in historical or fantasy contexts. Most common for weapons ('sheathe a sword'), but can mean 'cover' in technical/scientific writing (e.g., 'sheathed cable'). Not the same as 'sheath' (noun).
Spanish: envainar - cubrirPortuguese (BR): embainhar - cobrirPortuguese (PT): embainhar - cobrirChinese (Simplified): 将…插入鞘中 - 包裹Chinese (Traditional): 將…插入鞘中 - 包裹Hindi: म्यान में डालना - ढंकनाArabic: يغمد - يغلفBengali: মুড়িয়া ফেলা - খাপে প্রবেশ করানোRussian: вложить в ножны - покрытьJapanese: 鞘に納める - 覆うVietnamese: tra vào vỏ - bọc lạiKorean: 집어넣다(칼집에) - 덮다Turkish: kınlamak - kaplamakUrdu: غلاف میں ڈالنا - ڈھانپ دیناIndonesian: memasukkan ke sarung - melapisi
Example Sentences
He carefully sheathed his sword after the fight.
basic
She will sheathe the knife when she is done.
basic
The cable is sheathed in plastic for safety.
basic
He paused and sheathed his weapon without a word.
natural
When threatened, it's wiser to sheathe your pride than to argue.
natural
The wires must be sheathed properly to prevent damage.
natural