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sheathed

sheathed

5.8
Covered by a protective layer or case
  • adjective
  • /ʃiːðd/
translation icon : cubierto
  • The cables were sheathed in a durable plastic to ensure safety and longevity.

For the most part, you want to leave your sword sheathed.

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Examples

  • To avoid damage during transport, the fragile device was sheathed in a thick layer of foam.

  • Oops. Well, at least it was sheathed, right? I want the VR headset to be tucked in here when it's not in use.

  • Before long, microcolonies arise, clusters of cells sheathed in this slimy glue like material.

  • In a new post on his "Foreign Policy" blog, The Sheathed Sword, Gordon Adams writes about the breakdown of civilian and military work—and how the U.S. increasingly relies on its military for development programs over trained development practitioners.

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  • The sword lay encased in a sheathed holder to protect its blade.

Synonyms

armored
vssheathed
  • US
276 4.4

Protected by strong metal or thick plates to stop bullets

applies to any protective outer layer not restricted to heavy metal coverings
clad
vssheathed
13 6.7

Covered with a thin layer of metal

emphasizes being enclosed by a protective outer layer rather than just material
sleeved
vssheathed
11 1.1

Clothing that has material covering the arms

is about full external protection rather than clothing arm pieces
jacketed
vssheathed
5 4.2

Covered with a protective outer layer, for example cables or pipes

is used for general enclosed protection or material covering
armor-plated
vssheathed
  • US
2 5.3

A vehicle or object with thick metal on the outside to protect against attack

covers general material encasement beyond heavy military grade metal layers
steel-plated
vssheathed
1 4.1

Covered in steel to make it strong and safe

uses the same idea but can name other protective materials besides steel
plated
vssheathed
  • Specialized
1 4.1

Covered with metal plates for strength and protection

is broader, describing any protective cover not only metal layers
armor-clad
vssheathed
  • US
1 7.2

Covered with heavy metal plates for protection

is used for any protective covering not only heavy defensive metal layers
covered
vssheathed
1 1.0

Having something on top or around it

is more specific about protective encasement or material combination
enclosed
vssheathed
1 3.5

Something that is inside and surrounded by other things, like a garden or document

highlights a protective outer layer or covering rather than mere closure
protected
vssheathed
1 2.0

Kept safe from harm or danger

emphasizes physical covering by a protective layer rather than general safety
encased
vssheathed
4.1

Covered by a protective layer like a shell or wrapper

is often used to stress being covered by a specific material
cased
vssheathed
4.2

A thing that has a box or outer layer that protects it

focuses more on being covered by a protective layer or material
tunicated
vssheathed
  • Specialized
9.8

Having a protective outer layer like an onion bulb

is a broad cover term also used for manmade protective layers
scabbarded
vssheathed
9.0

Having a cover that protects a sword or dagger

applies to any protective outer layer not only rigid fitted covers
tinclad
vssheathed
  • Archaic
9.9

Covered with thin metal sheets for light protection on ships

describes general protective covering not limited to thin metal sheets
coated
vssheathed
3.3

Having a layer of something on its surface, like fur or seasoning

places the focus on being enclosed in a protective outer cover
foiled
vssheathed
3.9

Covered with a thin shiny metal layer for decoration

refers to protective covering more than only a thin decorative layer
lined
vssheathed
2.1

Clothes, curtains, or bags that have an inner layer of material for warmth

refers to a protective outer covering rather than only an inner layer
wrapped
vssheathed
1.0

Having a covering of paper or cloth, like a present

focuses on being a protective permanent outer layer rather than a temporary cover
sealed
vssheathed
2.5

Closed and covered to stop water or air getting in

focuses on being physically covered by a protective outer material
shielded
vssheathed
  • Specialized
4.4

Covered by a case or layer to protect it from damage

describes being covered by a material layer rather than a guarded function
mantled
vssheathed
6.8

A thing that is covered by a layer like a cloak or mist

is focused on physical protective layering rather than cloak like covering

Antonyms

1 3.4

Not protected from danger or bad weather

A thing without a cover that is exposed to harm

uncovered
  • NSFW
1.9

Not wearing clothes on a part of the body

How Covered

encased
4.1
sheathed
5.8
covered
1 1.0
bare
217 2.2

Surface Forms

sheathed positive

Morphology

sheathed = sheathe (transparent) = sheathe + ed

Formed as the past-participle/adjectival '-ed' of the verb 'sheathe', directly meaning 'covered or enclosed in a sheath'.

Etymology

Sheathed comes from the old noun sheath, which meant a 'cover' for a sword or knife, so to be sheathed is to be 'covered' or enclosed in a protective case, like a blade kept inside its sheath.