sheathe

Meanings

• Verb

  To cover or enclose (something) with a sheath or case.

• Verb

  To provide with a sheath or covering.

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Pronunciation

1. /ʃið/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

unsheathe , unsheathe , unsheathe

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sheathe
ate , fate , hate

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Variants

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sheath , sheathe , sheathed , sheather , sheathers , sheathes , sheathing , sheaths

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Forms

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past tense: sheathed, past participle: sheathed, gerund: sheathing

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Etymology

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Old English sceathian; related to sceth, a sheath.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'sheath' comes from the Old English word 'sceth' which means 'a sheath or covering'.

2. In nature, some animals, like snakes, have sheaths around their fangs to protect them when not in use.

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Related Concepts

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1. Scabbard: A sheath or covering for a sword or other blade.

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Culture

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In literature, 'sheathe' is often used to describe the act of drawing a sword from its scabbard. In art, it can refer to the protective covering for a statue or sculpture.

How to Memorize "sheathe"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize wrapping a present in a shiny paper and placing it in a box to imagine the meaning of 'sheathe'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'sheathe' with 'protect' or 'cover' to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sheaths Ensure Adequate Tools Are Handled Efficiently' to remember the meaning of 'sheathe'.

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