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Sheath

/ʃiːθ/

A holster for a sword; a scabbard.

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📖 Definitions of "Sheath"

noun

1
A holster for a sword; a scabbard.
2
(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.
3
The base of a leaf when sheathing or investing a branch or stem, as in grasses.
4
The insulating outer cover of an electrical cable.

🔄 Synonyms of "Sheath"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
casenoun	An actual event, situation, or fact.
cocktail dressnoun	A type of women's evening dress suitable for semi-formal occasions or cocktail parties.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Sheath"

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Word	Definition
cocktail dressnoun	A type of women's evening dress suitable for semi-formal occasions or cocktail parties.
casenoun	An actual event, situation, or fact.
holsternoun	A case for carrying a tool, particularly a gun, safely and accessibly.
swordnoun	(countable) A long bladed weapon with a grip and typically a pommel and crossguard (together forming a hilt), which is designed to cut, stab, slash and/or hack.
hiltnoun	The handle of a sword, consisting of grip, guard, and pommel, designed to facilitate use of the blade and afford protection to the hand.
bezelnoun	The rim and flange which encompasses and fastens a jewel or other object, such as the crystal of a watch, in the cavity in which it is set.
needlenoun	A long, thin, sharp implement usually for piercing as in sewing, embroidery, acupuncture, tattooing, body piercing, medical injections, sutures, etc; or a blunt but otherwise similar implement used for forming loops or knots in crafts such as darning, knitting, tatting, etc.
bagnoun	A soft container made out of cloth, paper, thin plastic, etc. and open at the top, used to hold food, commodities, and other goods.
girdlenoun	A belt or sash at the waist, often used to support stockings or hosiery.
covernoun	A lid.
sleevenoun	The part of a garment that covers the arm.
liningnoun	A covering for the inside surface of something.
linernoun	A large passenger-carrying ship, especially one on a regular route; an ocean liner.
diapernoun	(chiefly Canada, US, Philippines, India) An absorbent garment worn around the crotch that retains the wearer's urine and feces, often worn by a baby or young child who is not yet toilet trained, or by an adult who is incontinent or wets the bed, or under extreme working conditions without access to a toilet; a nappy.
casingnoun	That which encloses or encases.
claddingnoun	(construction) A weatherproof, insulating or decorative covering fixed to the outside of a building.
coatnoun	(countable, clothing) An outer garment covering the upper torso and arms.
covered	Overlaid (with) or enclosed (within something).
shirtnoun	(clothing) An article of clothing that is worn on the upper part of the body, and often has sleeves, either long or short, that cover the arms.
jacketnoun	A piece of clothing worn on the upper body outside a shirt or blouse, often waist length to thigh length.