1. to draw or pull a weapon, especially a sword or knife, from its sheath or covering
2. to reveal or expose something that was previously hidden or covered
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The knight unsheathed his sword before entering battle.
• She quickly unsheathed her dagger when she heard footsteps.
• The samurai unsheathed his katana with practiced precision.
• The detective unsheathed his weapon as he approached the suspect.
• The politician unsheathed his sharp wit during the debate.
• The cat unsheathed its claws when threatened.
• He unsheathed his pen to sign the important document.