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sheathe vs envelop

envelop vs sheathe

sheathe and envelop both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sheathe No No Yes No
envelop No No Yes No
As verbs, envelop is a hypernym of sheathe; that is, envelop is a word with a broader meaning than sheathe:
  • sheathe: enclose with a sheath
  • envelop: enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
Other hypernyms of sheathe include enclose, enfold, enwrap, wrap.
sheathe (verb) envelop (verb)
enclose with a sheath enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
cover with a protective sheathing
plunge or bury (a knife or sword) in flesh
Difference between sheathe and envelop

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