Definition of sheath
sheaths
play \ˈshēthz, ˈshēths\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 asa : the tubular fold of skin into which the penis of many mammals is retractedb (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 asa : sheathing 2b : a woman's close-fitting dress that is usually worn without a beltc British : condom 1
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Examples of sheath in a Sentence
the sheath of a sword
a piece of wire covered with a plastic sheath
Recent Examples of sheath from the Web
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A bright red poppy motif sheath was followed with a sienna coat with purple fur blooms.
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One large sheath of muscle that runs from your sternum to the bottom of your pelvis, the rectus abdominis sits atop the rest of your core muscles and directly below your skin, making it the most visible muscle to make up your middle, McCall says.
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In August 1999, W developed symptoms of MS, an autoimmune attack on the protective sheath covering nerves.
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The doctor saw him right away, and diagnosed the condition as flexor tenosynovitis, an inflammation of the tendon inside of its sheath.
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One of the knives was found in her front coat pocket, along with a sheath, either in that pocket or another.
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Kate Moss wore a bubblegum-pink sheath and posed for photos alongside Mario Sorrenti and Winnie Harlow.
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Harvey told the church, dabbing tears from her eyes, wearing a simple sheath instead of a wedding dress.
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Bloomberg compiled pricing data from the her brand, and compared it with those of other labels known for work-wear, using three office essentials as illustrations: pumps, tote bags, and sheath dresses.
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Origin and Etymology of sheath
Middle English shethe, from Old English scēath; akin to Old High German sceida sheath and perhaps to Latin scindere to split — more at shed
Other Clothing Terms
SHEATH Defined for English Language Learners
sheath
playDefinition of sheath for English Language Learners
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: a cover for the blade of a knife, sword, etc.
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: a protective covering
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: a close-fitting dress that does not usually have a belt
SHEATH Defined for Kids
sheath
playDefinition of sheath for Students
sheaths
\ˈshēthz\1 : a case for a blade (as of a knife)
2 : a covering that surrounds and usually protects something
Medical Dictionary
sheath
playMedical Definition of sheath
sheaths
\ˈshēthz, ˈshēths\play play1: an investing cover or case of a plant or animal body or body part: asa: the tubular fold of skin into which the penis of many mammals is retractedb: the connective tissue of an organ or part that binds together its component elements and holds it in place
2: condom 1
sheathed
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