sheath

sheath

noun \ˈshēth\

plural ; sheaths \ˈshēthz, ˈshēths\ (audio pronunciation) (audio pronunciation)

Definition of SHEATH

1

: 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 : the connective tissue of an organ or part that binds together its component elements and holds it in place

2

: condom 1

—sheathed adjective