sheathed

Example Sentences

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One cartoon posted on X by Chinese state media depicted her in Japanese Imperial Army uniform, a sheathed sword at her side.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 24, 2025

At its heart was a 12ft tall emblem of the Hindu god Shiva, sheathed in gold encrusted with rubies and pearls.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2025

One foot was bare, the other was sheathed in a dirty sock.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2024

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

She sheathed the blade, tossed it on her desk, and put her hands on her hips.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman