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sheathed

/ʃiːðd/

sheathedadjective

more sheathed

Comp.

most sheathed

Super.

/ʃiːðd/

Translations

gainéSe dit surtout de câbles, fils, tuyaux ou pièces recouverts d’une gaine protectrice.

The sheathed cables were designed to withstand harsh weather conditions.

Les câbles gainés étaient conçus pour résister aux intempéries.

Additional translations

au fourreauEmploi surtout pour une arme ou un outil placé dans son fourreau.

Definitions

Covered with a protective or enclosing layer.

The sheathed cables were designed to withstand harsh weather conditions.

Enclosed in a protective covering, often referring to a weapon or tool.

The knight rode with his sword sheathed, ready for any sudden attack.

Synonyms

sheatheverb

sheathed

Past Simple

sheathed

Past Simple

sheathed

Past Participle

sheathing

ing-form

/ʃiːð/

Translations

rengainer

After the battle, the knight carefully sheathed his sword.

Après la bataille, le chevalier a soigneusement rengainé son épée.

gainerSens technique : recouvrir d’une gaine ou d’une couche protectrice.

The workers sheathed the cables in protective plastic.

Les ouvriers ont gainé les câbles dans un plastique protecteur.

Additional translations

recouvrirPlus général, dans le sens de couvrir ou d’envelopper.

Definitions

To put a weapon, such as a sword, into its sheath.

After the battle, the knight carefully sheathed his sword.

To cover or encase something, often for protection.

The workers sheathed the cables in protective plastic.

Synonyms

sheathnoun

Definitions

A close-fitting cover for the blade of a knife or sword.

The knight drew his sword from its ornate sheath.

A protective covering or case, often used for cables or wires.

The electrical wires were encased in a plastic sheath for safety.

A structure in living organisms that encloses or covers another structure, such as a leaf or a muscle.

The plant's stem was surrounded by a sheath of leaves.

A tight-fitting dress, typically unadorned and straight in design.

She wore a sleek black sheath to the cocktail party.

An archaic or informal term for a condom.

He made sure to bring a sheath with him on the trip.

sheathverb

sheathed

Past Simple

sheathed

Past Simple

sheathed

Past Participle

sheathing

ing-form

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Translations

gainer

After the duel, the knight sheathed his sword and bowed to his opponent.

Après le duel, le chevalier gaina son épée et salua son adversaire.

gainerS'emploie aussi au sens de recouvrir entièrement d'une couche protectrice.

The mountain peaks were sheathed in snow throughout the winter.

Les sommets étaient gainés de neige tout au long de l'hiver.

Definitions

To put a weapon, such as a sword or knife, into its sheath.

After the duel, the knight sheathed his sword and bowed to his opponent.

To cover or encase something completely, especially in a protective layer.

The mountain peaks were sheathed in snow throughout the winter.

sheathepast participle

sheathed

Used attributively to describe something that is covered or encased.

Translations

recouvertSens descriptif : couvert d’une couche protectrice ou d’une enveloppe.

The snow-sheathed trees glistened in the sunrise.

Les arbres recouverts de neige scintillaient au lever du soleil.

Definitions

Covered or encased in a sheath or protective layer.

The snow-sheathed trees glistened in the sunrise.

Synonyms

sheathegerund / present participle

Definitions

Covering or enclosing; serving as a protective layer.

The sheathing layer adds extra insulation to the wall.

sheathadjective

Definitions

Tight-fitting; designed to conform closely to the shape of the body or to an object.

She chose a crimson sheath dress for the gala.