sheath

US /ʃiːθ/
UK /ʃiːθ/
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1.

a cover for the blade of a knife or sword

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He drew his sword from its sheath.
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The knife was safely tucked into its leather sheath.
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scabbardcasecovercasingholder
2.

a close-fitting covering or container

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The cable was protected by a plastic sheath.
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The insect's body was covered in a hard, chitinous sheath.
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casingcoveringenvelopecoatingmembrane
1.

to cover or enclose (something) with a sheath or a similar covering

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He carefully sheathed the knife after use.
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The entire structure was sheathed in copper panels.
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encasecoverwrapenvelopclad
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sheath dress