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Definition of sheath - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
blade covercase for a sword or knife blade
- He slid the sword back into its sheath.
2.
fashiontight-fitting dress
- She wore a stunning red sheath to the party.
3.
electricityTECH. the outer cover of an electrical cableTECH.
- The sheath of the cable was damaged.
4.
- He always carries a sheath for safety.
5.
plantTECH. the base of a leaf encasing a stemTECH.
- The grass sheath protects the stem.
6.
zoologyTECH. the foreskin of certain animalsTECH.
- The vet examined the dog's sheath.
Images of sheath
case for a sword or knife blade 
tight-fitting dress 
the outer cover of an electrical cable 
the base of a leaf encasing a stem
Expressions with sheath
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tight-fitting dress that does not have a defined waist
She wore a red sheath dress to the evening gala..
knife with a cover for the blade used outdoors or hunting
He carried a sheath knife on his camping trip.
layer of myelin insulating axons
Damage to the myelin sheath can cause neurological issues.
structure at the base of a leaf's petiole
The leaf sheath protects the stem from damage.
layer of myelin covering nerve fibers
The medullary sheath insulates nerve cells to enhance signal transmission..
Origin of sheath
Old English, sceath (covering)
Terms with sheath included in their meaning
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unsheath
pull out your sword from its sheath
weapon
large sheath knife with a clip point
weapons
sheath for holding a sword or dagger
battle
pull a sword from its sheath for battle
security
secured in a holder or sheath
clothing
metal or plastic sheath on ribbon or shoelace end
clothing
metal or plastic sheath on a shoelace end
tools
knife carried in a sheath or case
plant
pointed sheath protecting emerging shoots in monocotyledons
plant
sheath covering the radicle in monocots
medical
remove the myelin sheath from a nerve
neurology
removal of myelin sheath from nerve fibers
ecology
sheath of fungus around plant root tips
safety
small protective sheath worn on a finger
medical
sheath around dead bone in the body
structure
rope with a core and a sheath
grass and sedge
membranous appendage at leaf blade and sheath junction
myelinated
covered with a myelin sheath
medical
having a medulla or a medullary sheath
insulation
insulating sheath around nerve fibers
biology
having a covering of myelin sheath around nerve fibers
nervous system
related to the myelin sheath of nerves
biology
development of a myelin sheath around nerve fibers
biology
process of forming a myelin sheath around nerve fibers
Examples of sheath in a sentence
She admired the intricate design on the sheath. The boutique showcased a sleek black sheath in the window. She chose a classic sheath for the evening gala. The electrician replaced the damaged sheath. A protective sheath is essential for safety. She discreetly handed him a sheath before the date.
They discussed the importance of using a sheath. The botanist examined the sheath under a microscope. The sheath was crucial for the plant's growth. The sheath of the horse required careful cleaning. In some species, the sheath retracts during mating.
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- French:fourreau, robe fourreau, ...
- German:Scheide, Schlauchkleid, ...
- Italian:fodero, tubino, ...
- Spanish:vaina, vestido tubo, ...
- Portuguese:bainha, vestido justo, ...
- Chinese:剑鞘, 紧身连衣裙, ...
- Japanese:鞘, シースドレス, ...
- Arabic:غِمْد, فُسْتانٌ ضَيِّقٌ, ...
- Hebrew:נְרְתִּיק, שִׂמְלַת מַעֲטֶפֶת, ...
- Russian:ножны, платье-футляр, ...
- Ukrainian:піхви, сукня-футляр, ...
- Hindi:म्यान, शीथ, ...
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