Unsheathe

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈʃið/

Definitions of unsheathe

verb to draw a sword or weapon from its sheath

Example Sentences

A1 The knight unsheathed his sword.

A2 She carefully unsheathed the letter opener.

B1 The chef unsheathed the knife to start preparing the vegetables.

B2 The archaeologist unsheathed the ancient artifact from its protective casing.

C1 The conductor unsheathed his baton to begin the symphony.

C2 The master swordsman unsheathed his blade with precision and skill.

Examples of unsheathe in a Sentence

formal The knight unsheathed his sword before entering the battlefield.

informal He quickly unsheathed his pocket knife to open the package.

slang I saw him unsheathe his gun during the confrontation.

figurative She was hesitant to unsheathe her emotions and show vulnerability.

Grammatical Forms of unsheathe

• past tense: unsheathed
• plural: unsheathe
• comparative: more unsheathed
• superlative: most unsheathed
• present tense: unsheathes
• future tense: will unsheathe
• perfect tense: has unsheathed
• continuous tense: is unsheathing
• singular: unsheathes
• positive degree: unsheathed
• infinitive: unsheathe
• gerund: unsheathing
• participle: unsheathed

Origin and Evolution of unsheathe

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'unsheathe' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'unscēathian' which means to remove a sword from its sheath.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unsheathe' has retained its original meaning of removing a sword from its sheath, but has also been used metaphorically to mean revealing or exposing something hidden or concealed.