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SHEATH

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Sheath.

How to pronounce sheath:

Def 1 US
Def 2 US

Sheath - as a noun

A protective covering (as for a knife or sword)

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
protection14protective coverprotective covering
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
case6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cover10covering14natural covering
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A dress suitable for formal occasions

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cocktail dress

Sheath - as a verb

To put (something such as a knife or sword) into a sheath.

To encase (something) with a protective covering.

Of an animal: to draw back or retract (a body part) into the body, such as claws into a paw.

To thrust (a sharp object like a sword, a claw, or a tusk) into something.

To abandon or cease (animosity, etc.)

To provide (a sword, etc.) with a sheath.

To relieve the harsh or painful effect of (a drug, a poison, etc.).

Example Sentences

"He pulled a knife from its sheath."
"The sword slipped from its sheath."
"The leather sheath protected the phone."
"She put the lipstick back in its sheath."
"The sheath of the dress was decorated with lace."
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Word Game Points

Is SHEATH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sheath is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SHEATH has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is SHEATH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sheath is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHEATH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is SHEATH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sheath is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHEATH has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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