sheath
IPA: ʃˈiθ
noun
- A holster for a sword; a scabbard.
- (by extension) Anything that has a similar shape to a scabbard that is used to hold an object that is longer than it is wide.
- (botany) The base of a leaf when sheathing or investing a branch or stem, as in grasses.
- (electrical engineering) The insulating outer cover of an electrical cable.
- (entomology) One of the elytra of an insect.
- (fashion) A tight-fitting dress.
- (zoology) The foreskin of certain animals (for example, dogs and horses).
- (Britain, informal) A condom.
verb
- Alternative spelling of sheathe [(transitive) To put (something such as a knife or sword) into a sheath.]
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Examples of "sheath" in Sentences
- The knight drew his sword from its leather sheath with a satisfying sound of metal on metal
- The chef carefully slid the knife back into its sheath, knowing it was time to let the marinade work its magic
- As she walked through the forest, she could feel the weight of the dagger in its sheath against her hip
- The leather sheath protected the blade from rust and kept it sharp for years of use
- With a quick flick of her wrist, she unsheathed her hidden dagger and prepared to defend herself
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