Sheath

Pronunciation: /ʃiːθ/

Definitions of sheath

noun a close-fitting cover for something, especially something that is elongated in shape such as a sword or knife

Example Sentences

A1 She put her knife back in its sheath.

A2 The sword was kept in a leather sheath.

B1 He unsheathed the dagger from its sheath.

B2 The hunter carried his rifle in a protective sheath.

C1 The samurai's katana was adorned with an intricate sheath.

C2 The jeweled sheath of the royal scepter gleamed in the sunlight.

Examples of sheath in a Sentence

formal The knight's sword was encased in a sturdy sheath.

informal She slid the knife back into its sheath on her belt.

slang He kept his gun in a sheath tucked into his waistband.

figurative The lawyer used legal jargon as a sheath to hide the true meaning of his argument.

Grammatical Forms of sheath

• past tense: sheathed
• plural: sheaths
• comparative: more sheathed
• superlative: most sheathed
• present tense: sheathes
• future tense: will sheath
• perfect tense: has sheathed
• continuous tense: is sheathing
• singular: sheath
• positive degree: sheath
• infinitive: to sheath
• gerund: sheathing
• participle: sheathing

Origin and Evolution of sheath

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'sheath' originated from Old English 'scæth' meaning a scabbard or a covering.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'sheath' has retained its original meaning of a protective covering, but has also come to be used metaphorically to describe a covering or case for various objects or parts of the body.