Sheathe

To put a sword or knife into its case or cover to keep it safe and protected. It's like putting a pencil back in its case to keep it from getting damaged.

Examples

• Before going on our camping trip, my dad reminded me to sheathe my pocket knife carefully so that it wouldn’t accidentally open and hurt anyone.
• In history class, we learned how knights would sheathe their swords after a battle, showing respect for their opponents and the end of the conflict.
• When we finished our archery practice, our coach told us to sheathe our arrows safely in their cases to prevent any accidents while we packed up.

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