ensheathes

Puts into covering

Ensheathes means to enclose in a sheath or covering.

The word applies literally to blades returning to their scabbards, but more often describes biological or technical contexts where one structure surrounds another: Myelin ensheathes nerve fibers.

The spelling varies between ensheathes and ensheaths.

sheathing

scabbard

Protective case for blades

encases · encapsulates · sleeves · jackets · wraps · covers · envelops · cocoons · swaddles · housing

concealment

hide

Conceal or pelt

  • maskFace-worn concealment
  • shroudBurial cloth or covering
  • veilFabric that obscures

cloak · obscure · screen · camouflage · disguise · cover · bury · ensconce · eclipse · secrete

protection

armor

Protective combat covering

fortify · defend · secure · preserve · barrier · bulwark · ward · buffer · insulate · cushion

Opposites
covering/enclosing vs. exposing/uncovering

ensheathesunsheathes

Removes from protective covering

unsheaths · draws · exposes · bares · reveals

Family

ensheathed, ensheathing, ensheathe

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