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Sheathed

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sheath  (shth)
n. pl. sheaths (shz, shths)
1.
a. A case for a blade, as of a sword.
b. Any of various similar coverings.
2. Biology An enveloping tubular structure, such as the base of a grass leaf that surrounds the stem or the tissue that encloses a muscle or nerve fiber.
3. A close-fitting dress.
4. A condom.
tr.v. sheathed, sheath·ing, sheaths (shz, shths)
To encase or cover with or as if with a sheath; sheathe.
[Middle English schethe, from Old English scath; see skei- in Indo-European roots.]
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Adj.1.sheathed - enclosed in a protective covering; sometimes used in combination; "his sheathed sword"; "the cat's sheathed claws"; "a ship's bottom sheathed in copper"; "copper-sheathed"
unsheathed, bare - not having a protective covering; "unsheathed cables"; "a bare blade"


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Because I had its big door sheathed with boiler iron two weeks ago, and triple-locked -- and I've got the keys.
Tom Sawyer by Twain, Mark View in context
Jones was a little staggered by the blow, which came somewhat unexpectedly; but presently recovering himself he also drew, and though he understood nothing of fencing, prest on so boldly upon Fitzpatrick, that he beat down his guard, and sheathed one half of his sword in the body of the said gentleman, who had no sooner received it than he stept backwards, dropped the point of his sword, and leaning upon it, cried, "I have satisfaction enough: I am a dead man.
The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Fielding, Henry View in context
As he sat there, with his hand resting on the hilt of his sheathed sword, which was placed between his knees, his whole aspect well befitted the chosen man on whom his country leaned for the defence of her dearest rights.
Grandfather's Chair by Hawthorne, Nathaniel View in context
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