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scabbard

 

[ หˆskรฆbษ™rd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sword

A scabbard is a sheath for the blade of a sword or dagger, typically made of leather or metal.

Synonyms

holster, sheath

Examples of usage

  • He drew his sword from its scabbard.
  • The scabbard was beautifully decorated with intricate designs.
Context #2 | Noun

knife

A scabbard is a protective case for a knife, often worn on a belt.

Synonyms

case, cover

Examples of usage

  • The hunter carried his knife in a leather scabbard.
  • Sheathed in its scabbard, the knife was safely stored.

Translations

Translations of the word "scabbard" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bainha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅเคฏเคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Scheide

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sarung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ั…ะฒะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pochwa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ž˜

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fourreau

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vaina

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kฤฑn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นผ์ง‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบู…ุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pochva

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ poลกva

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ž˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ noลพnica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ slรญรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ะฝะฐะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒ“แƒแƒ™แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qฤฑn

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vaina

Word origin

The word 'scabbard' originated from the Middle English word 'scabert' which came from the Old French 'escauberc'. It has been used since the 14th century to refer to a sheath for a sword or knife. The design and materials used for scabbards have evolved over time, reflecting changes in weaponry and fashion.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,326, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.