Sheath



GRE TOEFL

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n. ( 刀、剑) 鞘、套
• ［英］ n. ( 刀、剑) 鞘、套 ( a case for a blade)
• ［例］ draw a sword from its sheath

Webster Collegiate

noun (plural sheaths)

• Etymology: Middle English shethe, from Old English scēath; akin to Old High German sceida sheath and perhaps to Latin scindere to split — more at shed
• Date: before 12th century
• 1. a case for a blade (as of a knife)
• 2. an investing cover or case of a plant or animal body or body part: as
  • a. the tubular fold of skin into which the penis of many mammals is retracted
  • b.
    • (1) the lower part of a leaf (as of a grass) when surrounding the stem
    • (2) an ensheathing spathe
• 3. any of various covering or supporting structures that are applied like or resemble in appearance or function the sheath of a blade: as
  • a. sheathing 2
  • b. a woman's close-fitting dress that is usually worn without a belt
  • c. British condom 1

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