Associations to the word «Sheathe»

Wiktionary

SHEATHE, verb. To put something, such as a knife, into a sheath
SHEATHE, verb. To encase something with a protective covering
SHEATHE THE SWORD, verb. Make peace

Dictionary definition

SHEATHE, verb. Cover with a protective sheathing; "sheathe her face".
SHEATHE, verb. Enclose with a sheath; "sheathe a sword".
SHEATHE, verb. Plunge or bury (a knife or sword) in flesh.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats