Unsheathed: meaning, definitions and examples
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unsheathed
[ ʌnˈʃiːðd ]
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
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
Word origin
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.
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