Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb invaginate

2 senses of invaginate

Sense 1
invaginate -- (sheathe; "The chrysalis is invaginated")
       => sheathe -- (cover with a protective sheathing; "sheathe her face")

Sense 2
invaginate, introvert -- (fold inwards; "some organs can invaginate")
       => draw in, retract -- (pull inward or towards a center; "The pilot drew in the landing gear"; "The cat retracted his claws")