sheath

US /ʃiːθ/
UK /ʃiːθ/
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1.

fodero, guaina

a cover for the blade of a knife or sword

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He drew his sword from its sheath.
Estrasse la spada dal suo fodero.
The knife was safely tucked into its leather sheath.
Il coltello era ben riposto nel suo fodero di cuoio.
2.

guaina, rivestimento

a close-fitting covering or container

:
The cable was protected by a plastic sheath.
Il cavo era protetto da una guaina di plastica.
The insect's body was covered in a hard, chitinous sheath.
Il corpo dell'insetto era ricoperto da una guaina dura e chitinosa.
1.

infoderare, rivestire

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

:
He carefully sheathed the knife after use.
Ha accuratamente infoderato il coltello dopo l'uso.
The entire structure was sheathed in copper panels.
L'intera struttura era rivestita di pannelli di rame.