Sheath
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ʃiːθ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sheath is a noun meaning A holster for a sword; a scabbard.
Meaning
A holster for a sword; a scabbard.
More Meanings
- (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).
- (British, informal) A condom.
Example Sentences
And the poet lifts his pen While the soldier sheaths his sword.
Sheath your Dagger: / Be angry when you will, it ſhall haue ſcope: [...]
At Sight of thee, the Villain ſheaths his Sword, / Nor ſcales the Wall, to ſteal the wealthy Hoard.
Nay, neuer beare me hence, diſpatch me heere: / Here ſheath thy Sword, Ile pardon thee my death: [...]
Word Forms
- sheaths
- sheathing
- sheathed
Synonyms for sheath
Depending on context, synonyms include case, casing, cover, covering, envelope, condom.
Antonyms for sheath
Common opposites include unsheath.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include case, holster, sword, hilt, bezel, needle.
Related Dictionary Tools
Sources & Attribution
FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.