ensheathe

/ɛnsˈhɛθ, ɛnˈʃiːθ/

Definitions

1. verb

to enclose or envelop in a sheath or covering

“The sword was carefully ensheathed after the battle.”

2. verb

to put something such as a sword into its scabbard

“The knight ensheathed his sword before dinner.”

3. noun

the act of encasing or covering something

“The ensheathing of the new technology took several months.”

Synonyms

  • encase
  • enfold
  • envelop
  • sheath

Antonyms

  • expose
  • reveal
  • uncover