← BackshareGuessensheathed/ɪnˈʃiːðd/verbTo cover or enclose something as if in a sheath or protective covering.The sword was ensheathed in a leather scabbard.The wires were ensheathed in plastic insulation.The caterpillar ensheathed itself in a silken cocoon.SynonymssheathecoverencloseAntonymsunwrapexpose