Sheathed

/ʃiːðd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to enclose or cover something with a protective case or covering.

The sword was sheathed in a beautifully crafted scabbard.

to put a weapon into its sheath.

After the duel, he sheathed his sword and walked away.

to conceal or cover something.

The tree sheathed the old building from view.

adjective

covered or protected as if by a sheath.

The sheathed cables were safe from environmental damage.

Middle English shethen, from Old English sceathian, from sceath, sheath.

sheathed in mystery:

surrounded by secrecy or unknown factors

sheathed sword:

a sword that is placed in a protective covering

sheathed ambition:

hidden or concealed ambition

To hide or conceal something.

He sheathed his true feelings from everyone.

To back out or withdraw from a situation.

She decided to sheath her plans for the trip.