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sheath

/ʃiːθ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does sheath mean?

noun, verb

A sheath is a covering or case, typically made of a flexible material, used to enclose or protect something, such as a sword or a plant stem. To sheath something means to put it into its covering or case.

Example

"The gardener carefully sheathed the new rose stem to protect it from the cold."

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