sheath

noun

ˈshēth How to pronounce sheath (audio)
Definition of sheathnext
as in casing
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it he removed his knife from its sheath and started to whittle

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Recent Examples of sheath Almost seven weeks after the crime, genetic genealogy linked DNA on a knife sheath to Kohberger, a PhD student in criminology at nearby Washington State University. — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 30 July 2026 Over a month later, Kohberger was apprehended by authorities in connection with the murders after investigators linked him to DNA from a knife sheath. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026 Key evidence in the case included Kohberger’s DNA on a knife sheath found at the crime scene, cellphone data, and surveillance footage. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 30 July 2026 Kohberger purchased the knife and the sheath on Amazon months prior. — Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sheath
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheath
  1. casing
  2. covering
  3. housing
  4. jacket
  5. shell
  6. cover
  7. case
Noun
  • Officers arrived to find multiple shell casings and an unoccupied vehicle that had been struck multiple times by gunfire.
    — Jason Green, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Shell casings littered the dark residential street after the shooting.
    — Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of casing
Noun
  • Because cannabis requires about three months to grow, the Illinois climate allows for only one or two outdoor harvests a year, but that can be extended with greenhouses or other coverings.
    — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Then only black was allowed, and full-face coverings became mandatory.
    — Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of covering
Noun
  • The distinctive frame already resembles the aircraft that will eventually soar through Titan’s dense orange skies, complete with landing skids, support arms for its eight rotors and the housing for its nuclear power system.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Algorithms have indeed been found to disadvantage Black people in hiring, healthcare, policing, lending, housing and other domains.
    — Shaun Harper, AJC.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of housing
Noun
  • So many colors are marked down under $20 right now, so stock up to wear this tee solo now then layer under sweaters and jackets come fall.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The collection is full of classic denim, cozy knits, and sophisticated separates, all inspired by images of Monroe wearing Lee's signature Storm Rider jacket, featuring a contrasting corduroy collar for a timeless style.
    — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of jacket
Noun
  • Starting in the 1990s, underground bankers set up shell companies and bank accounts in Hong Kong to circumvent mainland China’s capital controls.
    — Alvin Camba, Foreign Affairs, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Cindy said the icing process is time consuming, especially since the egg shells need to be crushed and dehydrated.
    — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of shell
Noun
  • However, after the snap, the defense dropped into cover 4 to the slot fade side and cover 2 to the opposite side.
    — Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The latter is a go-to of Vogue’s latest cover star, Kaia Gerber.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of cover
Noun
  • The outcome of this bellwether case is expected to significantly influence whether other states pursue similar legal actions against AI companies.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • For the 11-year-old Batisa, though, his immediate concern is not the disease which has killed more than 2,300 people among at least 5,000 cases.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of case

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