nounπShareA holster for a sword; a scabbard."The knights polished their swords and carefully placed them back into their sheaths. "militaryweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(by extension) Anything that has a similar shape to a scabbard that is used to hold an object that is longer than it is wide."The artist carefully stores her paintbrushes in individual sheaths to protect the bristles. "itemutensildeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe base of a leaf when sheathing or investing a branch or stem, as in grasses."The rice plants had sturdy sheaths that tightly wrapped around their stems, protecting them as they grew taller. "plantbiologypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe insulating outer cover of an electrical cable."The electrician checked the wires to make sure the sheaths were intact and protecting the copper inside. "materialtechnologyelectronicselectricChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne of the elytra of an insect."The beetle's hard sheaths protected its delicate wings underneath. "insectanimalbiologyanatomypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA tight-fitting dress."For the office party, Maria wore one of her favorite sheaths, a simple but elegant black dress. "appearancewearstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe foreskin of certain animals (for example, dogs and horses)."The veterinarian checked the stallion's sheaths for any signs of infection. "animalanatomyorganbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA condom."He always keeps a few sheaths in his wallet, just in case. "sexmedicinebodydevicewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
