noun
- plural of sheath; protective coverings or cases, especially for blades or tools
- plural of sheath; close-fitting coverings or membranes that enclose or protect something
Usage: biological; technical
Examples
- The knights kept their swords in leather sheaths.
- He collected the knives and placed them back in their sheaths.
- The cables were protected by plastic sheaths.
- The nerve sheaths help insulate electrical signals.
- Ancient warriors decorated their weapon sheaths with intricate designs.
- The plant stems were covered in protective sheaths.