Definitions for sheathes

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sheathes sheathe

Spelling: [sheeth]

IPA: /ʃið/

Sheathes is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 151 anagrams from letters in sheathes (aeehhsst).

Definitions for sheathes

verb (used with object)

1. to put (a sword, dagger, etc.) into a sheath.
2. to plunge (a sword, dagger, etc.) in something as if in a sheath.
3. to enclose in or as if in a casing or covering.
4. to cover or provide with a protective layer or sheathing:
5. to cover (a cable, electrical connector, etc.) with a metal sheath for grounding.

Origin of sheathes

1350-1400; Middle English shethen, derivative of sheath

Examples for sheathes

I'll away with the scabbard, and sheathe my sword in the bosom of tyranny.

"sheathe the dagger and waste no words upon these slaves, Daughter," said Asti.

Ultimately we decided to sheathe the heads entirely with tin.

Little bear, remember to sheathe your claws when you play with them.

There; sheathe your blade, and if his Majesty is awake, tell him that I beg an audience.

I have drawn my sword, and never will I sheathe it, till America is free, or I'm no more.

He must then sheathe his weapon, and not, on any account, strike a second time.

I am more tempted to sheathe this dagger in Jabaster's breast than in Alroy's.

“There,” said my father at last, after the final order to sheathe swords had been given.

A couple of swords, neither of which could serve to sheathe the other.