sheath

noun
UK: /ʃiːθ/
US: /ʃiːθ/

  1. A close-fitting cover for something, especially a blade.

    1. He put the knife back in its sheath to protect the blade.
    2. The sword's ornate sheath hinted at the treasure within the ancient tomb.

  2. A woman's close-fitting dress.

    1. She wore a simple black sheath to the party that night.
    2. The red sheath dress accentuated her figure as she walked confidently into the room.

  3. A structure in an animal or plant that surrounds and protects something.

    1. The nerve fibers are surrounded by a myelin sheath for protection.
    2. The flower's petals emerged from the protective sheath during the spring bloom.

Synonyms

case cover wrapper scabbard
sheath transitive-verb

  1. To put something into a sheath.

    1. He carefully sheathed the sword after the battle.
    2. The knight sheathed his weapon, signaling the end of the training session.

  2. To cover or encase something in a protective layer.

    1. The workers sheathed the cables in plastic to insulate them.
    2. They sheathed the bridge supports in steel to protect against corrosion from the sea.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sheath" in English means: A close-fitting cover for something, especially a blade., A woman's close-fitting dress., A structure in an animal or plant that surrounds and protects something..

The phonetic transcription of "sheath" is /ʃiːθ/ in British English and /ʃiːθ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sheath": case, cover, wrapper, scabbard.

Example usage of "sheath": "He put the knife back in its sheath to protect the blade.". More examples on the page.