sheathe meaning

sheathe as a verb

1. cover with a protective sheathing
   • sheathe her face

   Type of: cover

   Kinds: invaginate

   Related forms: sheathing

2. enclose with a sheath
   • sheathe a sword

   Opposite: unsheathe

   Type of: envelop

3. plunge or bury (a knife or sword) in flesh

   Type of: immerse

How to pronounce sheathe

sheathe is pronounced /ʃið/ in American English. It has 1 syllable.

Words that rhyme with sheathe

• breathe
• seethe
• teethe