1. draws or pulls (a sword, knife, or other blade) out of its sheath or covering

Examples

• The knight unsheathes his sword before battle.
• She quickly unsheathes the dagger from her belt.
• The samurai unsheathes his katana with practiced precision.
• He unsheathes the hunting knife to cut the rope.
• The warrior unsheathes her blade in one fluid motion.
• The pirate unsheathes his cutlass and charges forward.