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   Sheath

   /SHēTH/

   

   noun

   • 1. a cover for the blade of a knife or sword. Similar scabbardcase
   • ▪ a structure in living tissue which closely envelops another: "the fatty sheath around nerve fibers" Similar coveringcovercasecasingenvelopesleevewrappertechnical:tunicacapsulefascianeurilemmaepimysiumperimysiumperineuriumsarcolemmacoleoptilecoleorhizaocrea
   • ▪ a protective covering around an electric cable.
   • ▪ a woman's close-fitting dress: "a tight sheath of black and gold lurex"
   • ▪ a condom. Similar condomcontraceptiveprophylactictrademark:Durexinformal:johnnyrubbersafesafetyskindated:protectiveinformal, dated:French letterFrenchysomething for the weekend

   Word Origin Old Englishscǣth, scēath ‘scabbard’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch schede, German Scheide, also to the verb shed2.

   Derivatives

   • 1. sheathless adjective

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   What do you mean by sheath?

   • revestimento, bainha, preservativo… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! SHEATH definition: 1. a close-fitting covering to protect something: 2. a cover into which a knife or sword fits so….

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   What is a sheath in a sword fight?

   • A sheath is a protective case for a knife or a sword. The most exciting part of a staged sword fight might be the moment when the hero pulls his weapon out of its sheath. A sheath is also a dress that is straight, fitted, and simple.

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   What is the present participle of sheath?

   • Present participle of sheathe. Sheathing his dagger, he issued a sharp order to the girl. The insulation is again tested, and if no fault is discovered the served core is passed through the sheathing machine, and the iron sheath and the outer covering are laid on.

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   What is the root word of sheath?

   • 4. From Latin vagina "sheath, scabbard" (pl. vaginæ), from PIE *wag-ina- (cf. Lith. voziu "ro cover with a hollow thing"), from base *wag- "to break, split, bite." Probably the ancient notion is of a sheath made from a split piece of wood (see sheath).

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   A sheath is a case for a blade, a covering of a body part, or a structure that resembles a sheath. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, examples, and phrases of sheath from Merriam-Webster.

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   Sheath definition: a case or covering for the blade of a sword, dagger, or the like.. See examples of SHEATH used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSHEATH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   A sheath is a close-fitting covering to protect something, such as a cable or a knife, or a condom. Learn more about the word, its pronunciation, synonyms, and translations in different languages.

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   A sheath is a protective case for a knife or a sword. The most exciting part of a staged sword fight might be the moment when the hero pulls his weapon out of its sheath. A sheath is also a dress that is straight, fitted, and simple.

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb sheathe, which means to put into or furnish with a sheath. A sheath is a covering or case that protects something, such as a sword or a ship.

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   A sheath is a cover that fits closely over the blade of a sharp weapon or tool, or a layer that protects something. Learn how to pronounce sheath, see pictures and examples, and find synonyms and related words.

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   Jun 10, 2024 · sheath. noun [ C ] uk/ʃiːθ/us. Add to word listAdd to word list. a cover for the sharp blade of a knife. (Definition of sheath from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)