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| sheathe [ shee ] (past and past participle sheathed, present participle sheath·ing, 3rd person present singular sheathes) |
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1. put into sheath: to put a knife, sword, or other cutting implement into a sheath
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2. enclose something: to enclose something in a covering or case
 PVC-sheathed cable
sheathed in a tight silk dress
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3. retract claws: to retract the claws, in the way a cat does
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4. thrust cutting implement: to thrust a knife or sword into somebody's flesh
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| [14th century. <sheath] |
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