sheath

noun

\ˈshēth

plural sheaths\ ˈshēt͟hz ,

ˈshēths \

Definition of sheath

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: such as

a : the tubular fold of skin into which the penis of many mammals is retracted

b(1) : the lower part of a leaf when surrounding the stem

(2) : an ensheathing spathe

3 : any of various covering or supporting structures that resemble in appearance or function the sheath of a blade: such as

a : sheathing sense 2

b : a woman's close-fitting dress that is usually worn without a belt

c British : condom sense 1

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the sheath of a sword a piece of wire covered with a plastic sheath

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Trump stood out standing next to British Prime Minister Theresa May, in a berry-red sleeveless sheath gown plus red pumps a bit higher than her usual kitten heels. — Maria Puente, USA TODAY, "Melania Trump stuns in sweeping Grecian-goddess J. Mendel gown for dinner at Churchill's palace," 12 July 2018 Both Markle and Clooney's yellow dresses featured a sheath silhouette and a midi hemline—and both women topped them off with a pair of pointy toe pumps. — Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, "Meghan Markle Channels Amal Clooney's Royal Wedding Yellow," 5 July 2018 Maxwell, an American designer and stylist, is known for dressing celebrities like Lady Gaga and Blake Lively, and the sleeveless sheath originally retails for $1,495. — Megan Friedman, Town & Country, "Why Meghan Markle’s Brandon Maxwell Dress Is a Major Break From Her Style Norms," 5 July 2018 In addition to his bloody clothes, Kastberg also had an empty knife sheath on his belt, filings show. — Travis Andersen, BostonGlobe.com, "Holland man allegedly kills estranged wife and tells witness, ‘the dogs did that’," 3 July 2018 Trim logs for the fire, cut rope for the tent or cut apple slices for the kids with this handsome new 6-inch, steel-blade knife with a walnut handle and waxed canvas sheath. — Sara Kennedy, The Seattle Times, "7 fun additions for your camping kit," 2 July 2018 Amal Clooney was among the first to arrive in this most amazing sunshine-yellow Stella McCartney midi-sheath. — Elizabeth Wellington, Philly.com, "Royal wedding fashion: Meghan Markle sparkles in Clare Waight Keller for Givenchy | Elizabeth Wellington," 19 May 2018 Yesterday, Meghan Markle made a stunning appearance at the Your Commonwealth Youth Challenge reception in a sunny yellow Brandon Maxwell sheath dress. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Meghan Markle Broke Her Streak of Wearing Female-Led Brands at Official Events," 6 July 2018 And today at the Commonwealth Youth Challenge reception at Kensington Palace, the Duchess sought to marry her American heritage with her new role in Brandon Maxwell’s cheery sunflower yellow sheath dress. — Edward Barsamian, Vogue, "Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Nods to the Fourth of July By Wearing This American Label," 5 July 2018

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