sheathed
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The post office steps, which I hit at a run, were sheathed in ice.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 16, 2026
The central figure revealed his face a breath before the others, his right hand sheathed in a dazzling white glove.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2025
"We strongly advise that you keep this tool concealed, sheathed, and out of sight in public places – preferably in a gardening bag or toolbox rather than on your belt," it added.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2025
It would replace the crumbling J. Edgar Hoover Building in downtown Washington, which is sheathed in netting to shield passers-by from falling concrete.
From New York Times ● Nov. 8, 2023
Just by Robbie’s armpit, a little man in a three-pointed hat and a colonial jacket stared suspiciously off to the side, one hand gripping his sheathed sword.
From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older
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