sheathe

verb (used with object), sheathed, sheath·ing.

1. to put (a sword, dagger, etc.) into a sheath.
2. to plunge (a sword, dagger, etc.) in something as if in a sheath.
3. to enclose in or as if in a casing or covering.
4. to cover or provide with a protective layer or sheathing: to sheathe a roof with copper.
5. to cover (a cable, electrical connector, etc.) with a metal sheath for grounding.

verb (tr)

1. to insert (a knife, sword, etc) into a sheath
2. (esp of cats) to retract (the claws)
3. to surface with or encase in a sheath or sheathing

v.c.1400, “to furnish (a sword, etc.) with a sheath,” from sheath; meaning “to put (a sword, etc.) in a sheath” is attested from early 15c. Related: Sheathed; sheathing.