sheathe

verbs

cover with a protective sheathing
"sheathe her face"
sheathe
is derived from
sheathing
is a type of (narrower)
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
"cover her face with a handkerchief"; "cover the child with a blanket"; "cover the grave with flowers"
cover
enclose with a sheath
"sheathe a sword"
sheathe
antonym
unsheathe
is a type of (narrower)
enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
"Fog enveloped the house"
enclose, enfold, envelop, enwrap, wrap
plunge or bury (a knife or sword) in flesh
sheathe
is a type of (narrower)
thrust or throw into
"Immerse yourself in hot water"
immerse, plunge