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sheath
sheath
/ˈʃiːθ/
noun
(
)
A protective covering (as for a knife or sword)
(
sheath
)
a protective covering (as for a knife or sword)
He safely stored his knife in a leather sheath.
He safely stored his knife in a leather sheath.
(
)
A dress suitable for formal occasions
(
cocktail dress
,
sheath
)
a dress suitable for formal occasions
She wore a black sheath dress to the formal dinner.
She wore a black sheath dress to the formal dinner.
(
)
An enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part
(
case
,
sheath
)
an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part
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