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Definition of sheath noun from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

sheath

noun

NAmE//ʃiθ//

(pl. sheaths

NAmE//ʃiðz//

, NAmE//ʃiθs//

)

1a cover that fits closely over the blade of a knife or other sharp weapon or tool He put the dagger back in its sheath.

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2any covering that fits closely over something for protection the sheath around an electric cable

3a woman's dress that fits the body closely a simple black silk sheath

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