1. the act of drawing something from a sheath or covering

1. present participle of unsheathe; drawing or pulling out from a sheath or covering

Examples

• The knight was unsheathing his sword as the enemy approached.
• She practiced unsheathing her blade in one smooth motion.
• The unsheathing of the ceremonial dagger marked the beginning of the ritual.
• He heard the metallic sound of someone unsheathing a weapon nearby.
• The samurai’s unsheathing technique was flawless and lightning-fast.
• Unsheathing the knife, the chef prepared to carve the roast.
• The quick unsheathing of claws showed the cat was ready to defend itself.