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Sheathe vs Sheathy - What's the difference?

sheathe | sheathy |

As a verb sheathe

is to put something, such as a knife, into a sheath.

As an adjective sheathy is

forming or resembling a sheath or case.

sheathe

English

Verb

  • To put something, such as a knife, into a sheath
  • To encase something with a protective covering
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  • Antonyms

    * unsheathe

    Derived terms

    * resheathe

    sheathy

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Forming or resembling a sheath or case.
  • (Webster 1913)