sheath Definition
- 1a cover for the blade of a knife or sword
- 2a protective covering for something, especially something that is elongated and pointed like a knife or sword
Using sheath: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sheath" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He drew his sword from its sheath.
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The knife's sheath was made of leather.
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The electrical wires were protected by a plastic sheath.
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The flower's sheath encased the stem.
sheath Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with sheath
Example
She wore a black sheath dress to the party.
Example
He always carries a sheath knife when he goes camping.
sheath-flowers
a type of flower in which the lower part of the flower surrounds the stem
Example
The sheath-flowers on the plant were very beautiful.
Origins of sheath
from Old English 'scēath'
Summary: sheath in Brief
A 'sheath' [ʃiːθ] is a protective cover for the blade of a knife or sword, or for something elongated and pointed. Examples include 'He drew his sword from its sheath.' and 'The electrical wires were protected by a plastic sheath.' The term also extends to phrases like 'sheath dress,' referring to a close-fitting dress, and 'sheath knife,' a knife with a blade that fits into a sheath.
