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
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the sheath of a sword
a piece of wire covered with a plastic sheath
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Charlie Carballo, WWD, 1 Nov. 2024
The top featured an interlacing satin design, while the black taffeta skirt followed a sheath silhouette.
—Chiara Kim, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
For brides who only want the drama of tulle for part of the night, Mark Ingram Collection released a unique strapless gown with a full tulle skirt that can be removed to reveal a Mikado sheath underneath.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2024
The bodywork, which is in great part a highly complex aerodynamic sheath, is made entirely of carbon-fiber.
—Mark Ewing, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Sheath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sheath. Accessed 1 Dec. 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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