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

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope