sheathed

Meanings

• adjective

  covered or protected by a sheath or casing

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Antonyms

unsheathe , unsheathe , unsheathe

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sheathed
belated , fated , gated , hated , lathed , plated , rated , stated , waited

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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From Old English sciethan 'to cover' or sheath 'a sheath, covering'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'sheath' comes from the Old English word 'sciethan', which means 'to cover'.

2. The sheath of a sword is an important part of the weapon, as it protects the blade from rust and damage when it is not in use.

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Related Concepts

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1. sheathing: The process of covering or protecting something with a sheath or casing.

2. sheath: A casing or covering, especially for a sword or other blade.

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Culture

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In literature, 'sheathed' is often used to describe weapons or tools that are prepared for use. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Henry IV, Part 1', Hotspur says, 'My sword I give to thee, my wife my sword: Do with it as it liketh thee, But use it not so foully, I pray thee, As to shed woman's blood.' Here, the sword is sheathed before it is given to another character.

How to Memorize "sheathed"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a sword in its scabbard. The sword is completely covered and protected by the sheath. Visualize the sword being removed from the sheath, ready for use.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sheathed' with the words 'protected' and 'covered'. Remember that something is sheathed when it is safely enclosed in a casing or covering.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sheaths Help Every Aching Tool' to remember the meaning of 'sheathed'. The 'S' and 'H' in 'Sheaths' represent 'covered' and 'protected', while 'Every Aching Tool' reminds you that something is being protected or covered.

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