"Sheathe" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
To put a dagger, sword, or other sharp blade into its scabbard or sheath, typically by drawing it through one's belt and then pushing it home ritually.
Here are 5 usage examples of the word "sheathe":
Separate or cut something, typically by using a sharp instrument or a tool.<br><br>Example: The shearers cut the sheep's wool with sharp shears.<br><br>OR<br><br>Past tense of "shear", meaning to pull apart or remove by force.<br><br>Example: The painter's paint-splattered overalls were sheared off when he walked through the paint.
Shearling refers to a type of leather made from the skin of a sheep that has been sheared (shorn) at least once before. The skin is then tanned and treated to become a soft, luxurious, and durable leather. Shearling leather is prized for its warmth, softness, and natural texture, and is often used to make high-end clothing such as coats, jackets, and boots.
Shears are a type of tool used for cutting, typically consisting of two metal blades that can be opened and closed by using a handle. They are commonly used for trimming or cutting hair, cutting thin metal, or pruning plants.<br><br>Synonyms: scissors, shears, clippers<br><br>Example sentences:<br>- Shears are a useful tool for gardening.<br>- The barber used shears to cut the customer's hair.
A large, medium-ranged seabird with a grey colour and a dark grey mantle with a white rump. It has a grey head with a black stripe crossing its forehead, a pale grey bill, grey patches on its wings, and a long, thin tail with a relatively short, square-shaped keel.
A sheath is a covering, typically made of leather, plastic, or fabric, that protects or encases something, such as a sword, dagger, or knife. It is usually long enough to enclose the entire length of the item and often has a opening at one end to allow the item to be drawn in and out. Sheaths can also refer to a covering that surrounds or envelops something, like a seed pod or a casing around a roll of material.
Covering or enveloping a surface with a layer, typically of protective material, such as a waterproof sheet, a covering or a sleeve.
Sheaths are covering or protective layers, often made of natural or synthetic materials, used to encase and protect objects such as:<br><br>- Blades, knives, and swords to prevent damage, corrosion, or rust.<br>- Engineering tools, such as drill bits, saw blades, and bolt cutters.<br>- Electrical cables and wires to protect them from damage, moisture, and other environmental factors.<br>- Medical devices, like surgical gloves or syringes, to prevent contamination and patient reaction.<br>- Electrical connectors to shield them from ozone and other harmful substances.<br>- Adjacent fibers or filaments of a bridge or cable, providing support and maintaining structure.<br><br>METAPHORICAL CONTEXT:<br><br>- In a more figurative sense, sheaths can also represent a layer or covering that protects or conceals something, such as ideas, emotions, or intentions.