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
b
: a woman's close-fitting dress that is usually worn without a belt
c
British
: condom sense 1
Synonyms
Examples of sheath in a Sentence
the sheath of a sword
a piece of wire covered with a plastic sheath
Recent Examples on the Web
An essential for home chefs, this knife set comes with five stainless steel knives and sheaths.
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Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 9 Mar. 2024
The companies also are spending heavily to harden their equipment, replacing old wooden power poles, covering some power lines with a protective sheath while burying others underground.
—David R. Baker, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2024
After surviving one of the rarest forms of cancer — a malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor, diagnosed in 2013 — the Alexandria resident was struck with an incredibly rare genetic disorder that causes leg spasms and stiffness.
—Justin Jouvenal, Washington Post, 12 Feb. 2024
Investigators say there was a knife sheath with the suspect's DNA on it under Mogen's body.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 5 Jan. 2024
The top of the sheath featured a sculptural black crinoline appliqué.
—Brittany Talarico, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024
Bella Hadid is reimagined as a Renaissance princess in translucent white lace, puff-sleeves, a pink satin corset and a brown leather belt with a matching sword and sheath.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 4 Mar. 2024
Most machetes are sold with sheaths, typically either leather, nylon, or Kydex.
—Jim Cobb, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
That dome is then coated with layers of bamboo sheaths held in place with sugar palm fibers.
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 29 Dec. 2023
Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 9 Mar. 2024
The companies also are spending heavily to harden their equipment, replacing old wooden power poles, covering some power lines with a protective sheath while burying others underground.
—David R. Baker, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2024
After surviving one of the rarest forms of cancer — a malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor, diagnosed in 2013 — the Alexandria resident was struck with an incredibly rare genetic disorder that causes leg spasms and stiffness.
—Justin Jouvenal, Washington Post, 12 Feb. 2024
Investigators say there was a knife sheath with the suspect's DNA on it under Mogen's body.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 5 Jan. 2024
The top of the sheath featured a sculptural black crinoline appliqué.
—Brittany Talarico, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024
Bella Hadid is reimagined as a Renaissance princess in translucent white lace, puff-sleeves, a pink satin corset and a brown leather belt with a matching sword and sheath.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 4 Mar. 2024
Most machetes are sold with sheaths, typically either leather, nylon, or Kydex.
—Jim Cobb, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
That dome is then coated with layers of bamboo sheaths held in place with sugar palm fibers.
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 29 Dec. 2023
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“Sheath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sheath. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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sheath
noun1
: 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
sheathed
adjective
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