DictBridge Dictionary

sheath Definition and Meaning in English (sheath definition)

noun
Synonyms:scabbardcasecovering
Quick Answer • Definition

Sheath definition: A close-fitting cover for the blade of a knife or sword.

Definitions of Sheath

  1. 1noun

    A close-fitting cover for the blade of a knife or sword.

  2. 2noun

    Any covering or case that closely encases something for protection or support.

  3. 3verb

    To put a sword or knife into its sheath.

Example Sentences

“He drew his sword from its leather sheath.”

“The electrical wires were protected by a plastic sheath.”

Synonyms

Antonyms

unsheatheuncover

Explore Vocabulary by Topic

Popular Topics
All 45+ Topics
Business & FinanceCommon AnimalsBasic FoodsDaily Actions (Verbs)ClothingCommon BirdsView All Topics (45+)

Inflected Word Forms

past tensesheathed
present participlesheathing

Frequently Asked Questions: Sheath in English

What is the meaning of Sheath in English?▼
Sheath definition: A close-fitting cover for the blade of a knife or sword.
How do you translate 'Sheath' to English?▼
'Sheath' translates to 'sheath' in English. Sheath definition: A close-fitting cover for the blade of a knife or sword.
How do you pronounce 'Sheath' and 'sheath'?▼
Listen to clear English audio pronunciation of 'Sheath' and native English audio speech for 'sheath' with bilingual sentence examples on DictBridge.

Related Vocabulary in English

All Words →

Explore contextually related English vocabulary with verified English meanings, pronunciations, and sentence usages:

springspringsunnysunnysssadsadsafesafesaidsaidsakesakesamesamesavesavesavedsavedsayingsayingsayssays