Sheathe

Pronunciation: /ʃiːð/

Definitions of sheathe

verb to put (a weapon) into a sheath

Example Sentences

A1 Sheathe your sword before entering the temple.

A2 The chef sheathed the knife after finishing the meal preparation.

B1 He quickly sheathed his gun when he realized it was just a false alarm.

B2 The knight sheathed his sword after the battle was won.

C1 The detective sheathed his notebook after solving the case.

C2 The samurai expertly sheathed his katana with a swift motion.

Examples of sheathe in a Sentence

formal The knight carefully sheathed his sword after the battle.

informal Make sure to sheathe your knife before putting it away.

slang I quickly sheathed my phone when the teacher walked by.

figurative He learned to sheathe his emotions and remain calm in stressful situations.

Grammatical Forms of sheathe

• past tense: sheathed
• plural: sheathes
• comparative: more sheathed
• superlative: most sheathed
• present tense: sheathes
• future tense: will sheathe
• perfect tense: have sheathed
• continuous tense: is sheathing
• singular: sheath
• positive degree: sheathed
• infinitive: to sheathe
• gerund: sheathing
• participle: sheathing

Origin and Evolution of sheathe

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'sheathe' originated from the Old English word 'scēath', which meant a sheath or covering for a blade or sword.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'sheathe' has come to be used more broadly to refer to covering or encasing something, not just limited to swords or blades.