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Unsheathed: meaning, definitions and examples

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unsheathed

 

[ ʌnˈʃiːðd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

action description

Unsheathed refers to the action of drawing a sword or knife from its sheath. It implies a readiness for action, often in a combat or confrontational context.

Synonyms

drew, extracted, revealed

Examples of usage

  • He unsheathed his sword, prepared for battle.
  • The knight unsheathed his blade at the sight of danger.
  • She quickly unsheathed the knife to defend herself.
  • With a swift motion, he unsheathed the weapon from his belt.

Translations

Translations of the word "unsheathed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desembainhado

🇮🇳 निष्कासित

🇩🇪 gezückt

🇮🇩 tertarik

🇺🇦 витягнений

🇵🇱 wyciągnięty

🇯🇵 抜かれた

🇫🇷 dégainé

🇪🇸 desenvainado

🇹🇷 kınıdan çıkarılmış

🇰🇷 꺼내어진

🇸🇦 مستخرج

🇨🇿 vytáhnutý

🇸🇰 vyťahaný

🇨🇳 拔出

🇸🇮 potegnjeno

🇮🇸 dregið

🇰🇿 шығарылған

🇬🇪 გამოწვდილი

🇦🇿 çıxarılmış

🇲🇽 desenvainado

Etymology

The word 'unsheathed' is derived from the Old English word 'sceaþ,' which means a sheath or covering for a blade. The prefix 'un-' denotes the opposite state, indicating the removal of the covering. Historically, the act of unsheathing a weapon symbolizes preparedness for battle, bravery, and the escalation of a confrontation. This term has deep roots in historical and literary contexts, often associated with warriors and knights in tales of chivalry. Moreover, unsheathing can serve as a metaphor for revealing an intention or emotion, emphasizing its importance in both literal and figurative language.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,492 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.