envainar

[eɲ.va.i.ˈnaɾ]

verb

to sheathe, to scabbard

1. to put a sword or blade into its sheath or scabbard

The knight sheathed his sword after the battle.

O cavaleiro envainou sua espada após a batalha.

2. to withdraw or retract something sharp or pointed

The cat sheathed its claws.

O gato envainou suas garras.

3. figuratively, to conceal or hide something

He sheathed his anger and remained calm.

Ele envainou sua raiva e permaneceu calmo.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

envainar

standard usage

Portugal

embaínhar

alternative and more common form in European Portuguese

envainar a espada

envainar as garras

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