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1: a case for a blade (as of a knife)2: an investing cover or case of a plant or animal body or body part: as a: the tubular fold of skin into which the penis of many mammals is retracted b
(1): the lower part of a leaf (as of a grass) when surrounding the stem
(2): an ensheathing spathe 3: any of various covering or supporting structures that are applied like or resemble in appearance or function the sheath of a blade: as a: sheathing 2 b: a woman's close-fitting dress that is usually worn without a belt cBritish : condom 1
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