| 单词 | sheath |
| 释义 | Word Frequency sheath(ʃiːθ) nounWord forms: plural sheaths (ʃiːðz) 1. a case or covering for the blade of a knife, sword, etc 2. any similar close-fitting case 3. biology an enclosing or protective structure, such as a leaf base encasing the stem of a plant 4. the protective covering on an electric cable 5. a figure-hugging dress with a narrow tapering skirt 6. another name for condom verb 7. (transitive) another word for sheathe Word origin Old English scēath; related to Old Norse skeithir, Old High German sceida a dividing; compare Old English scādan to divide |
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