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noun. ˈshēth. plural sheaths ˈshēt͟hz. ˈshēths. Synonyms of sheath. 1. : a case for a blade (as of a knife) 2. : an investing cover or case of a plant or animal body or body part: such as. a. : the tubular fold of skin into which the penis of many mammals is retracted. b (1) : the lower part of a leaf when surrounding the stem. (2)
a close-fitting covering to protect something: The cable has a copper wire surrounded by a plastic sheath. The nerves are protected by thin sheaths of fatty tissue. a cover into which a knife or sword fits so that the blade cannot cut someone when it is not being used: He drew the knife from its jewelled leather sheath.
noun. a protective covering (as for a knife or sword) see more. noun. an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part. synonyms: case. see more. noun. a dress suitable for formal occasions. synonyms: cocktail dress. see more. Pronunciation. US. /ʃiθ/ UK. /ʃiθ/ Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Sheath."
noun. , plural sheaths [shee, th, z]. a case or covering for the blade of a sword, dagger, or the like. any similar close-fitting covering or case. a condom. Biology. a closely enveloping part or structure, as in an animal or plant. Botany. the leaf base when it forms a vertical coating surrounding the stem.
noun. /ʃiːθ/ (plural sheaths. /ʃiːðz/ ) a cover that fits closely over the blade (= sharp part) of a knife or other sharp weapon or tool. He put the dagger back in its sheath. His sword was still in its sheath. Take your English to the next level. The Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus explains the difference between groups of similar words.
Definition of 'sheath' Word Frequency. sheath. (ʃiːθ ) Word forms: plural sheaths. 1. countable noun. A sheath is a covering for the blade of a knife. 2. countable noun. A sheath is a rubber covering for a man's penis and is used during sex as a contraceptive or as a protection against disease. [British] More Synonyms of sheath.
1. a case or covering for the blade of a knife, sword, etc. 2. any similar close-fitting case. 3. (Biology) biology an enclosing or protective structure, such as a leaf base encasing the stem of a plant. 4. (Electronics) the protective covering on an electric cable. 5. (Clothing & Fashion) a figure-hugging dress with a narrow tapering skirt.
Jun 13, 2024 · Noun. [ edit] sheath (plural sheaths) 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 . Synonyms: case, casing, cover, covering, envelope. ( botany) The base of a leaf when sheathing or investing a branch or stem, as in grasses.
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Noun. Verb. Filter. noun. sheaths. A contoured holder for the blade of a knife, sword, etc. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Any of various similar coverings. American Heritage. A covering or receptacle resembling this, as the membrane around a muscle, a leaf base enveloping a stem of grass, etc. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.
