ALL meanings of sheathed
sheath
S s - noun plural sheathed a case or covering for the blade of a sword, dagger, or the like. 1
- noun plural sheathed any similar close-fitting covering or case. 1
- noun plural sheathed a condom. 1
- noun plural sheathed Biology. a closely enveloping part or structure, as in an animal or plant. 1
- noun plural sheathed Botany. the leaf base when it forms a vertical coating surrounding the stem. 1
- noun plural sheathed a close-fitting dress, skirt, or coat, especially an unbelted dress with a straight drape. 1
- noun plural sheathed Electricity. the metal covering of a cable. 1
- noun plural sheathed Electronics. the metal wall of a wave guide. a space charge formed by ions near an electrode in a tube containing low-pressure gas. the region of a space charge in a cathode-ray tube. 1
- verb with object sheathed to put (a sword, dagger, etc.) into a sheath. 1
- verb with object sheathed to plunge (a sword, dagger, etc.) in something as if in a sheath. 1
- verb with object sheathed to enclose in or as if in a casing or covering. 1
- verb with object sheathed to cover or provide with a protective layer or sheathing: to sheathe a roof with copper. 1
- verb with object sheathed to cover (a cable, electrical connector, etc.) with a metal sheath for grounding. 1