1. enclosed in or covered by a protective case or covering

Examples

• The knight kept his sword sheathed until the battle began.
• The cable was sheathed in rubber for safety.
• Her claws remained sheathed while she rested.
• The dagger hung sheathed at his belt.
• The electrical wires were sheathed in plastic coating.
• The cat’s claws were sheathed as it walked across the floor.