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   sheath

   /ʃiːθ/

   noun

   • 1. a close-fitting 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 fibres" Similar coveringcovercasecasingenvelopesleevewrappertechnical:tunicacapsulefascianeurilemmaepimysiumperimysiumperineuriumsarcolemmacoleoptilecoleorhizaochrea
   • ▪ a protective covering around an electric cable.
   • ▪ a woman's close-fitting dress.
   • ▪ 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

   Scrabble Points: 12

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

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   SHEATH definition: 1. a close-fitting covering to protect something: 2. a cover into which a knife or sword fits so…. Learn more.

   • English (US)

     SHEATH meaning: 1. a close-fitting covering to protect...

   • Sheath: Czech Translation

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   • Sheath: Russian Translation

     SHEATH translate: ножны . Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Sheath: French Translation

     SHEATH translate: fourreau, gaine. Learn more in the...

   • Sheath Spanish Translation

     SHEATH translate: cubierta, funda, vaina, preservativo,...

   • Sheath: Thai Translation

     SHEATH translate: ฝักดาบ, ปลอก. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Sheath: Polish Translation

     SHEATH translate: pochwa, pochwa, osłona. Learn more in the...

   • Sheath: Danish Translation

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3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › sheathSheath Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › sheathSHEATH Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   A sheath is a case or covering for a blade, a condom, or a close-fitting dress. Learn more about the origin, usage, and synonyms of sheath from Dictionary.com.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › sheathSheath - definition of sheath by The Free Dictionary

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   A sheath is a close-fitting case or covering for a blade, a plant or animal structure, a dress, or a condom. Learn more about the word origin, usage, and synonyms of sheath from various dictionaries and sources.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › sheathSheath - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishsheath noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of sheath noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSHEATH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A sheath is a covering for the blade of a knife, a rubber covering for a man's penis, or a close-fitting dress. Learn more about the word origin, usage, and related terms of sheath from Collins English Dictionary.