sheathe
Put away sword
To sheathe is to slide something into a protective covering, most often a blade into its sheath: He sheathed his sword.
The word extends to any encasing or covering: The building was sheathed in copper panels.
Figuratively, to sheathe claws or fangs is to retract aggression or hostility.
Protective case for blades
- swordHilted fighting blade
- katanaCurved Japanese fighting blade
- rapierSlender dueling blade
- saberCurved military sword
cutlass · longsword · broadsword · dagger · claymore · dirk · foil · epee
Surround on all sides
- wrapEnclose by winding around
- envelopSurround and cover fully
- cocoonSilk wrapping for transformation
- encapsulateContain or summarize completely
sleeve · protect · insulate · coat · jacket · membrane · casing · housing
scabbard
Protective case for blades
saber · cutlass · longsword · broadsword · dagger · claymore · dirk · foil · epee · gladius
encase
Surround on all sides
encapsulate · sleeve · protect · insulate · coat · jacket · membrane · casing · housing · conduit
hide
Conceal or pelt
pistol
Compact one-handed firearm
- revolverPistol with rotating chamber
- firearmProjectile weapon using explosives
- sidearmPersonal weapon carried holstered
gunbelt · quickdraw · leather · bandolier · cowboy · holstering · draw · weapon
- protective sheath
- nerve sheathTissue encasing neural fibers
- sword sheath
- sheath dressNarrow, straight-hanging garment
- knife sheathBlade's protective holder
- sheath dressesClose-fitting straight-cut frocks
sheath, sheathed, sheaths, sheathing, unsheathe, sheathes, unsheathed, unsheathes, unsheathing