sheath

sheath

 (shēth)

n. pl. sheaths (shēthz, shēths)

1.

a. A usually close-fitting case or covering 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.

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[Middle English schethe, from Old English scēath; see skei- in Indo-European roots.]

sheath

(ʃiːθ)

n, pl sheaths (ʃiːðz)

1. a case or covering for the blade of a knife, sword, etc

2. any similar close-fitting case

3. (Biology) biology an enclosing or protective structure, such as a leaf base encasing the stem of a plant

4. (Electronics) the protective covering on an electric cable

5. (Clothing & Fashion) a figure-hugging dress with a narrow tapering skirt

6. another name for condom

vb

(tr) another word for sheathe

[Old English scēath; related to Old Norse skeithir, Old High German sceida a dividing; compare Old English scādan to divide]

sheath

(ʃiθ)

n., pl. sheaths (ʃiðz)

1. a case or close-fitting covering, esp. one for the blade of a sword, dagger, or the like.

2. a closely enveloping part or structure in an animal or plant.

3. a close-fitting dress, skirt, or coat, esp. a straight unbelted dress.

4. a condom.

[before 950; Old English scēath, c. Old High German sceida, Old Norse skeithir (pl.)]

sheath

- Seems to have first been a split stick that a sword could be inserted into.

See also related terms for sword.

sheath

Past participle: sheathed
Gerund: sheathing

Imperative

sheath

sheath

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	sheath - a protective covering (as for a knife or sword) aglet, aiglet - metal or plastic sheath over the end of a shoelace or ribbon cot, fingerstall - a sheath worn to protect a finger holster - a sheath (usually leather) for carrying a handgun protective cover, protective covering, protection - a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury; "they had no protection from the fallout"; "wax provided protection for the floors" scabbard - a sheath for a sword or dagger or bayonet
	2.	sheath - an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part case theca - outer sheath of the pupa of certain insects lorica - a hard protective sheath (as secreted by certain protoctists, for example) medullary sheath, myelin sheath - a layer of myelin encasing (and insulating) the axons of medullated nerve fibers neurilemma, neurolemma - thin membranous sheath around a nerve fiber covering, natural covering, cover - a natural object that covers or envelops; "under a covering of dust"; "the fox was flushed from its cover" husk - outer membranous covering of some fruits or seeds
	3.	sheath - a dress suitable for formal occasions cocktail dress dress, frock - a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice

sheath

noun

1. scabbard, case She drew a combat knife from its sheath.

2. condom, rubber (U.S. informal), contraceptive, Durex (Brit. trademark), johnny (Brit. informal), prophylactic (U.S.), French letter (Brit. archaic) A rubber sheath placed over the erect penis stops sperm entering the vagina.

3. covering, casing, case, cover, sleeve It grows on a nerve sheath within the spinal column.

sheath

noun

A thin outer covering of an object:

lamina, membrane, sheathing, skin.

Translations

غِلاف، قِرابغِمْد

pouzdroplášťpochva

=-hylsterhylsterskede

ScheideHülleBlattscheide

θηκάριθήκη

envolturavaina

fourreaugaine

slíîur

foderoguainainvolucropreservativoastuccio

鞘鞘に収める

vagina

įkišti į makštį

apšuvumsapvalksfutrālismaksts

hulsschede

pochwa

bainha

ножныфутляр

baljaskidaslida

kılıfkınmuhafaza

vỏ

壳套鞘

sheath

[ʃiːθ]

A. N (sheaths (pl)) [ʃiːðz]

1. (for sword) → vaina f, funda f

2. (around cable) → cubierta f

3. (Bio) → vaina f

4. (= contraceptive) → preservativo m

B. CPD sheath dress N → vestido m tubo
sheath knife N → cuchillo m de monte

sheath

[ˈʃiːθ] n

(for knife) → gaine f

(around cable) → gaine f

(= condom) → préservatif m

sheath

n (for sword etc) → Scheide f; (Bot) → (Blatt)scheide f; (on cable) → Mantel m, → Armierung f; (= contraceptive) → Gummischutz m, → Kondom m or nt; (= dress) → Futteralkleid nt; the cat withdrew its claws into their sheaths → die Katze zog die Krallen ein; the wing-sheath of an insect → die Flügeldecke eines Insekts

sheath

[ʃiːθ] n (gen) → guaina; (for sword) → guaina, fodero; (contraceptive) → preservativo

sheath

(ʃiːθ) – plural sheaths (ʃiːθs ʃiːðz) – noun

1. a case for a sword or blade. skede غِمْد ножница bainha pochva die Scheide skede θήκη ξίφους ή λεπίδας vaina, funda tupp غلاف tuppi fourreauנרתיק म्यान korice, tok hüvely sarung pedang slíður fodero さや 칼집 makštis maksts sarung schedeslirepochwa تيكې، كاټۍ bainha teacă ножны pošva nožnica korice slida, skida ฝักดาบ kın 刀鞘，劍鞘 піхви, футляр میان bao, vỏ, ống （刀、剑或工具尖锐部分的）鞘、套

2. a long close-fitting covering. The rocket is encased in a metal sheath. mantel غِلاف، قِراب капсула revestimento pouzdro, plášť die Hülle hylster; -hylster περίβλημα, κάλυμμαrevestimiento ümbris جلد kotelo gaineנדן गिलाफ, आवरण obloga tok selongsong slíður custodia, rivestimento おおい 덮개 gaubtas apvalks; apšuvums; futrālis sarung omhulselhylsterosłona كاټۍ revestimento husă, învelitoare чехол; оболочка puzdro ovoj navlaka fodral, hölje ปลอก kılıf, muhafaza 套，殼 обшивка غلاف vỏ bọc ngoài 套，壳

sheathe (ʃiːð) verb

to put into a sheath. He sheathed his sword. in die skede steek يَسْتَل السَّيْف слагам в ножница embainhar zasunout do pochvy in die Scheide stecken stikke i skede βάζω στη θήκη envainar tuppe panema غلاف كردن panna tuppeen rengainer לְהַכנִיס לַנָדָן म्यान में डालना staviti u korice hüvelyébe dug menyarungkan setja í slíður, slíðra rinfoderare さやに入れる 칼집에 넣다 įkišti į makštį iebāzt makstī menyarung in de schede steken stikke i sliren (s)chować do pochwy په تيكي كې ايښوول، پوښل embainhar a pune în teacă вкладывать в ножны zasunúť do pošvy vtakniti v nožnico staviti u korice sticka i slidan ใส่ปลอก kınına sokmak 入鞘 вкладати в піхви, у футляр میان میں ڈالنا đặt, bỏ vào bao 入鞘

sheath

n. cubierta, capa o membrana protectora.

sheath

n vaina; nerve — vaina nerviosa or del nervio