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also sheath
as in to clad
to cover with something that protects
sometimes shipbuilders sheathe a ship's bottom with copper for extra protection from barnacles and other threats
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Recent Examples of sheathe
The scientists from the University of Chicago used a number of imaging techniques to reconstruct the fleshy appearance of the animal in life, from a tall crest over the neck and trunk to a spike row over its tail and hooves sheathing its toes.
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Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
On the lagoon, red orbs, sheathed in black nets, bob on the surface.
—Brienne Walsh, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Inside are three torahs, sheathed in white silk with gold embroidery.
—Literary Hub, 12 June 2025
In other red carpet appearances, she’s opted for boudoir-ready Rodarte gowns, and walked and performed for Harris Reed’s fall 2025 show in a dramatic hooded and sheer gown, sheathed only by a sculptural upper bodice.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2025
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Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
On the lagoon, red orbs, sheathed in black nets, bob on the surface.
—Brienne Walsh, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Inside are three torahs, sheathed in white silk with gold embroidery.
—Literary Hub, 12 June 2025
In other red carpet appearances, she’s opted for boudoir-ready Rodarte gowns, and walked and performed for Harris Reed’s fall 2025 show in a dramatic hooded and sheer gown, sheathed only by a sculptural upper bodice.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheathe
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Horizontal wood paneling clads this chimney from floor to ceiling instead of the usual brick or stone.—
Zoe Gowen,
Southern Living,
29 Dec. 2025
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On Floors, Walls, and Ceiling Famed interior designer Emily Henderson went all-in on warm oak for her brother’s home project, cladding the floors, walls, and ceiling a gorgeous oak wood plank.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
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The woman is fully clothed in all three photos and her face is blacked out.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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The theme continues in the restaurant and its adjacent terrace, also clad in plants and furnished with cozy banquettes.—
Gisela Williams,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Sheathe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheathe. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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