adj, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To fold up or enclose into a sheath-like or pouch-like structure, either naturally or as part of a surgical procedure.
2. 2
   fold inwards wordnet
3. 3
   To turn or fold inwardly.
4. 4
   sheathe wordnet
5. 5
   To fold inward to create a hollow space where none had existed, as with a gastrula forming from a blastula.

Adjective

1. 1
   sheathed not-comparable
2. 2
   Having one portion of a hollow organ drawn back within another portion. not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

convertintrovertinvertreverserevolverotate

Etymology

From Medieval Latin invāgīnātus, past participle of Medieval Latin invāgīnāre, from in- + vāgīna (“sheath”).

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