Word: ensheathing
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: en
shea
thing
Definition: Present participle of ensheathe. To cover with or as if with a sheath.
Morphemes:
Affix: en-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: covered
Etymology Compounds: Affix: in-
Language: la
Decoded: in-
Meaning: in, into
Affix: sheathe
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To encase (something) with a protective covering.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: shethen
Language: enm
Decoded: shethen
Meaning: to put into a sheath, sheathe; to provide with a sheath; to have sexual intercourse
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.