sheath

UK
/ʃiːθ/
US
/ʃiθ/

Übersetzungen

sheathsubstantiv
sheaths
Pl.
UK
/ʃiːθ/
US
/ʃiθ/
He pulled the sword from its sheath.
Он вытащил меч из ножен.
The glasses came in a leather sheath.
Очки были в кожаном футляре.
The cable is protected by a plastic sheath.
Кабель защищен пластиковой оболочкой.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
sheathverb
sheathed
Präteritum
sheathed
Partizip Perfekt
sheathing
Gerundium
UK
/ʃiːθ/
US
/ʃiθ/
вложить в ножны
He carefully sheathed the dagger to avoid any accidents.
Он осторожно вложил кинжал в ножны, чтобы избежать несчастных случаев.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
sheathadjektiv
Used attributively for garments and similar items to describe a tight, close-fitting style.

Definitionen

sheathsubstantiv
A close-fitting cover for the blade of a knife or sword.
The knight drew his sword from its ornate sheath.
A protective covering or case, often used for cables or wires.
The electrical wires were encased in a plastic sheath for safety.
A structure in living organisms that encloses or covers another structure, such as a leaf or a muscle.
The plant's stem was surrounded by a sheath of leaves.
A tight-fitting dress, typically unadorned and straight in design.
She wore a sleek black sheath to the cocktail party.
An archaic or informal term for a condom.
He made sure to bring a sheath with him on the trip.
sheathverb
To put a weapon, such as a sword or knife, into its sheath.
After the duel, the knight sheathed his sword and bowed to his opponent.
To cover or encase something completely, especially in a protective layer.
The mountain peaks were sheathed in snow throughout the winter.
sheathadjektiv
Tight-fitting; designed to conform closely to the shape of the body or to an object.
She chose a crimson sheath dress for the gala.