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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

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."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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