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sheathe::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | cover |
| Has types | invaginate |
| Derivation | sheathing |
sheathe her face.
Examples of sheathe
sheathe
To sheathe one's dagger, if only for the night, reveals not cowardice but the strength of one's social grace.
From the washingtonpost.com
Saragovi says that the mimetic stimulates the growth of cells which sheathe neurones in the brain and central nervous system.
From the newscientist.com
McQueen used horse hair to make skirts, crocodile heads to adorn shoulders, leather to sheathe the body and feathers to catch the light.
From the economist.com
A humbler example of imagery dovetailing traditions is a mid-17th century gilt copper plaque probably intended to sheathe a temple roof.
From the sfgate.com
The insurgents offered to sheathe the weapon if the air force stopped bombing and strafing ground targets, but Cristiani is unlikely to accept the deal.
From the time.com
Schwann cells promote the growth and survival of neurons by releasing molecules called trophic factors, and by supplying the myelin used to sheathe neuronal axons.
From the sciencedaily.com
For later tests, the team will sheathe its walls in gypsum drywall, not typically considered part of a house's support, to see if the addition stiffens the structure.
From the usatoday.com
- Cover with a protective sheathing; "sheathe her face"
- Plunge or bury (a knife or sword) in flesh
- (sheathing) protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior
- To put something, such as a knife, into a sheath; To encase something with a protective covering
- (SHEATHING) Exterior grade boards used as a roof deck material.
- (sheathing) A covering to protect the bottom of a boat.
- (sheathing) clasping or enveloping the stem.
- (Sheathing) A surface, usually of wood, applied to the exterior faces of the studs or wall frame.
- (Sheathing) Plywood, waferboard, oriented strand board, or lumber used to close up side walls, floors, or roofs preparatory to the installation of finish materials on the surface. The sheathing grades are also commonly used for pallets, crates, and certain industrial products.
