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sheath

[ʃiːθ]

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.

  • Example

    The knife's sheath was made of leather.

  • Example

    The electrical wires were protected by a plastic sheath.

  • Example

    The flower's sheath encased the stem.

sheath Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with sheath

  • a close-fitting dress that is shaped to the body and typically has no waistline

    Example

    She wore a black sheath dress to the party.

  • a knife with a blade that fits into a sheath

    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'

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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.