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Sheath: meaning, definitions and examples

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sheath

 

[ สƒiหรฐ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Verb

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:

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˜ (ใ•ใ‚„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gaine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vaina

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kฤฑlฤฑf

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นผ์ง‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบู…ุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pochva

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ poลกva

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ž˜ (qiร o)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ noลพnica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ slรญรฐrar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ะฝะฐะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ แƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qabฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vaina

Etymology

The word 'sheath' originated from Old English 'scฤ“ath', 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.

See also: sheaths.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,201 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.