sheathe Meaning & Definition
/ʃiːð/
What Does Sheathe Mean?
As a verb, sheathe means To put (something such as a knife or sword) into a sheath. It can also mean To encase (something) with a protective covering.
Sheathe in Brief
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ʃiːð/ |
| Antonyms | unsheathe |
| Verb forms | sheathes, sheathing, sheathed |
Sheathe Definition (Verb)
- To put (something such as a knife or sword) into a sheath.
- To encase (something) with a protective covering.
- Of an animal: to draw back or retract (a body part) into the body, such as claws into a paw.
- To thrust (a sharp object like a sword, a claw, or a tusk) into something.
- To abandon or cease (animosity, etc.)
- To provide (a sword, etc.) with a sheath.
- To relieve the harsh or painful effect of (a drug, a poison, etc.).
Synonyms of Sheathe
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Sheathe synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Sheathe
Word Forms & Grammar
sheathe (third-person singular simple present sheathes, present participle sheathing, simple past and past participle sheathed)
Words That Rhyme With Sheathe
Origin of Sheathe
From Late Middle English shethen (“to put (a sword or knife) into a sheath, sheathe; to provide with a sheath; (figuratively) to have sexual intercourse”) [and other forms], then:
Questions People Ask About Sheathe
What part of speech is sheathe?
Sheathe is a verb.
What is the opposite of sheathe?
The opposite of sheathe is unsheathe.
What is the past tense of sheathe?
The past tense of sheathe is sheathed. The present participle is sheathing.