What does sheath mean?
noun, verbA sheath is a covering or case, typically made of a flexible material, used to enclose or protect something, such as a sword or a plant stem. To sheath something means to put it into its covering or case.
Example
"The gardener carefully sheathed the new rose stem to protect it from the cold."
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