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Unsheathing: meaning, definitions and examples

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unsheathing

 

[ ʌnˈʃiːθɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

action of revealing

Unsheathing refers to the action of removing a sword or similar item from its sheath. This term is often used in contexts involving sword fighting or other martial arts where weapons need to be drawn for use.

Synonyms

drawing, revealing, uncovering

Examples of usage

  • The knight unsheathed his sword before the battle.
  • With a swift motion, she unsheathed the dagger.
  • He practiced unsheathing his katana with precision.
  • After a tense moment, the hero unsheathed the ancient blade.

Translations

Translations of the word "unsheathing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desembainhar

🇮🇳 निहारी करना

🇩🇪 ziehend

🇮🇩 menarik keluar

🇺🇦 витягування

🇵🇱 wyjmowanie

🇯🇵 抜刀する

🇫🇷 dégainer

🇪🇸 desenvainar

🇹🇷 kılıcı çekmek

🇰🇷 칼을 꺼내다

🇸🇦 سحب

🇨🇿 vytažení

🇸🇰 vyťahovanie

🇨🇳 拔出

🇸🇮 vlečenje

🇮🇸 draga

🇰🇿 шығару

🇬🇪 გამოწვევა

🇦🇿 çıxarma

🇲🇽 desenvainar

Etymology

The word 'unsheathing' comes from the Old English term 'sceath', which means 'sheath' or 'covering'. The prefix 'un-' denotes the opposite action, indicating the removal of the covering. As weaponry became more common during the medieval period, the term evolved to specifically describe the action of drawing swords and other weapons from their protective cases. Its usage has endured, especially in literary and dramatic contexts, where the act of unsheathing a weapon symbolizes readiness for combat or confrontation. The word has maintained its relevance in various modern martial arts and historical reenactments, emphasizing both the physical and metaphorical implications of revealing something hidden.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,991, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.