insheathe

/ɪnsˈhiːð/; /ɪnˈʃiːð/

Definitions

1. verb

to cover or envelop something, especially a sword or other weapon, in a scabbard or sheath.

“The soldier insheathed his sword before entering the castle.”

2. noun

the act of covering or enveloping something in a scabbard or sheath.

“The insheathing of the sword was a crucial part of the knight’s training.”

Synonyms

  • encase
  • scabbard
  • sheathe

Antonyms

  • expose
  • uncover