sheath

noun

ˈshēth

plural sheaths ˈshēt͟hz How to pronounce sheath (audio)

ˈshēths

: a case for a blade (as of a knife)

: an investing cover or case of a plant or animal body or body part: such as

: 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

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

: sheathing sense 2

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

British : condom sense 1

Example Sentences

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

Recent Examples on the Web Campaign star Paloma Elsesser shut down the show in a black sheath dress with contrasting panels, while guests like Emily Ratajkowski looked on.

Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 Sep. 2022 The top half of the dress featured an iridescent silvery strapless bustier that flared out into rippled, structured tiers; meanwhile, the bottom half featured a slinky sheath skirt composed of glittering black fabric.

Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 31 Aug. 2022 The immune system attacks myelin—a protective sheath that covers nerve fibers—which disrupts communication between the body and the brain.

Beth Krietsch, SELF, 22 July 2022 His grandfather showed him how to stitch and work leather for a knife sheath.

Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 16 July 2022 In Newton, a doctor who had been planning to wear a lacy black sheath and platform sandals was thrown into sartorial panic when the formal invite to the event arrived.

Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 16 May 2022 Leoni, 38, reinvents the 1990s sheath dress-jacket twinset combo with a plisse dress that falls into jagged hem, worn with a pleated cape, all in an elegant tan.

Colleen Barry, ajc, 27 Feb. 2022 Deputies who searched the bus observed blood spattered in several areas and found a knife sheath in the back of the bus, as well as a knife with a wooden handle that was covered in what appeared to be blood.

Alex Groth, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2 Feb. 2022 Wipe the end with a clean cloth, replace the dipstick fully back into its sheath, and pull it out again.

Gary Witzenburg, Car and Driver, 13 Apr. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English shethe, going back to Old English scǣþ, scēaþ (Northumbrian sceǣþ), scēþ, going back to Germanic *skaiþjō or *skaiþō (whence also Old Frisian skēthe "sheath," Old Saxon skēdia, skēthia, Old High German skeida, Old Icelandic skeiðir, plural), probably noun derivative of *skaiđan-/skaiþan- "to separate, divide" — more at shed entry 1

Note: The original meaning of the Germanic noun was presumably "something split, separated," i.e., two pieces that are split (literally or metaphorically) and that together held the blade; note that the Old Norse noun was plural (the singular skeið meant "weaver's reed, silver spoon").

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

单词	sheath
释义	sheath noun ˈshēth plural sheaths ˈshēt͟hz 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 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 Synonyms armor capsule case casing cocoon cover covering encasement housing hull husk jacket pod shell See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences the sheath of a sword a piece of wire covered with a plastic sheath Recent Examples on the Web Campaign star Paloma Elsesser shut down the show in a black sheath dress with contrasting panels, while guests like Emily Ratajkowski looked on. Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 Sep. 2022 The top half of the dress featured an iridescent silvery strapless bustier that flared out into rippled, structured tiers; meanwhile, the bottom half featured a slinky sheath skirt composed of glittering black fabric. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 31 Aug. 2022 The immune system attacks myelin—a protective sheath that covers nerve fibers—which disrupts communication between the body and the brain. Beth Krietsch, SELF, 22 July 2022 His grandfather showed him how to stitch and work leather for a knife sheath. Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 16 July 2022 In Newton, a doctor who had been planning to wear a lacy black sheath and platform sandals was thrown into sartorial panic when the formal invite to the event arrived. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 16 May 2022 Leoni, 38, reinvents the 1990s sheath dress-jacket twinset combo with a plisse dress that falls into jagged hem, worn with a pleated cape, all in an elegant tan. Colleen Barry, ajc, 27 Feb. 2022 Deputies who searched the bus observed blood spattered in several areas and found a knife sheath in the back of the bus, as well as a knife with a wooden handle that was covered in what appeared to be blood. Alex Groth, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2 Feb. 2022 Wipe the end with a clean cloth, replace the dipstick fully back into its sheath, and pull it out again. Gary Witzenburg, Car and Driver, 13 Apr. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English shethe, going back to Old English scǣþ, scēaþ (Northumbrian sceǣþ), scēþ, going back to Germanic skaiþjō or skaiþō (whence also Old Frisian skēthe "sheath," Old Saxon skēdia, skēthia, Old High German skeida, Old Icelandic skeiðir, plural), probably noun derivative of skaiđan-/skaiþan- "to separate, divide" — more at shed entry 1 Note: The original meaning of the Germanic noun was presumably "something split, separated," i.e., two pieces that are split (literally or metaphorically) and that together held the blade; note that the Old Norse noun was plural (the singular skeið* meant "weaver's reed, silver spoon"). First Known Use before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing sheath medullary sheath myelin sheath sheath knife medullary sheath myelin sheath sheath knife Kids Definition sheath noun ˈshēth plural sheaths ˈshēt͟hz 1 : a case for a blade (as of a knife) 2 : a covering that surrounds and usually protects something Medical Definition sheath noun ˈshēth plural sheaths ˈshēt͟hz ˈshēths 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 sense 1 sheath noun as in casing something that encloses another thing especially to protect it he removed his knife from its sheath and started to whittle Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance casing covering housing jacket shell cover case armor hull shield capsule coating cocoon cartridge husk encasement plate plating pod package wrapper skin house cassette envelope carapace bark crust mail cuticle backing panoply hide facing coverture casette
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