ensheathe
verb
en·sheathe in-ˈshēt͟h 
en-
ensheathed; ensheathing; ensheathes
transitive verb
: to cover with or as if with a sheath
Word History
First Known Use
1593, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
ensheathe
transitive verb
en·sheathe in-ˈshēt͟h
ensheathed; ensheathing
: to cover with or as if with a sheath
nerve fibers ensheathed by myelin
ensheathe
verb
as in to enframe
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- enframe
- ensphere
- encapsule
- armor
- enwomb
- cocoon
- encapsulate
- encyst
- enlace
- ring
- surround
- encircle
- limit
- restrict
- bound
- encompass
- confine
- frame
- enfold
- pen
- hem (in)
- house
- circumscribe
- cage
- closet
- wall (in)
- fence (in)
- include
- encage
- corral
- hedge
- contain
- encase
- envelop
- box (in)
- enclose
- immure
- mew (up)
- coop (up)
- inclose