ensheathe

verb

Definition of ensheathenext
as in to armor

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  1. encapsulate
  2. surround
  3. cocoon
  4. ring
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  • Chen’s quiet resilience, alongside Wang’s emotional fervor, perfectly encapsulates the tug of war between parental expectations and adolescent rebellion.
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
  • The music video encapsulates that same nostalgia, with retro visuals and the artists’ ’80s aesthetics, transporting us back to that era.
    Ingrid Fajardo, Billboard, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of encapsulate
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  • When the historic Chichele Presidential Lodge reopens in South Luangwa National Park after a refurbishment in March 2025, guests staying in each of the 10 suites will have endless views of the surrounding plains.
    Sarah Khan, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Depending on the location, a fibroma may compress surrounding structures.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 23 Nov. 2024
Definition of surround
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  • Stephen cocoons her while their steaks burn on the barbecue.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Placed on the seabed, cocooned from corrosive oxygen, moisture and bumps, data centres can seemingly thrive.
    Alex Christian, WIRED, 28 Sep. 2020
Definition of cocoon
Verb
  • Now they’re fortified and cleaned, the bells’ ringing mechanism updated, and the great organ (set between the bell towers on the west side) restored.
    Dana Thomas, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
  • In the stunned, ringing silence of the visiting locker room, Lutz and many others struggled to find words to describe the sting.
    Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
Definition of ring
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