Sheath: meaning, definitions and examples

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sheath

[ ʃiːð ]

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knife

A sheath is a protective covering for the blade of a knife or sword.

Synonyms

scabbard

Examples of usage

The hunter placed his knife back into its sheath.
The sword slid smoothly into its sheath.

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electric cable

A sheath is an outer covering for an electric cable to protect it.

Synonyms

covering, jacket

Examples of usage

The wires were insulated within the sheath of the cable.
The sheath provides extra protection for the electrical wiring.

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hide

To sheath means to put a weapon into its sheath or to hide or enclose something.

Synonyms

conceal, encase

Examples of usage

The soldier sheathed his sword after the battle.
Sheathing her emotions, she put on a brave face.

Translations

Translations of the word "sheath" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bainha

🇮🇳 म्यान

🇩🇪 Scheide

🇮🇩 sarung

🇺🇦 піхви

🇵🇱 pochwa

🇯🇵 鞘 (さや)

🇫🇷 gaine

🇪🇸 vaina

🇹🇷 kılıf

🇰🇷 칼집

🇸🇦 غمد

🇨🇿 pochva

🇸🇰 pošva

🇨🇳 鞘 (qiào)

🇸🇮 nožnica

🇮🇸 slíðrar

🇰🇿 қынап

🇬🇪 გარსი

🇦🇿 qabıq

🇲🇽 vaina

Word origin

The word 'sheath' originated from Old English 'scēath', which is related to the Dutch 'schede' and German 'scheide'. It has been used since the 12th century to refer to a covering for a blade. Over time, its usage expanded to include the protective covering for electric cables and the action of hiding or enclosing something.