intomb

/ˈɪntɒm/

Definitions

1. verb

to bury or place in a tomb

“The ancient Egyptians used to intomb their pharaohs with great ceremony.”

2. noun

a tomb, especially a simple one

“The archaeologist found an intomb in the desert.”

3. verb

to enclose or encase in a tomb or covering

“The delicate flower was carefully intombed in glass to preserve it.”

Synonyms

  • bury
  • inter

Antonyms

  • exhume
  • uncover