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sheath

noun

1 sheath

A protective covering (as for a knife or sword).

Dutch: schede, huls

2 sheath

An enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part.

synonym: case.

Roget 191: receptacle; inclosure etc. 232; recipient, receiver, reservatory.    compartment; cell, cellule; follicle; hole, corner, niche, ... show more

Roget 223: covering, cover; baldachin, baldachino, baldaquin; canopy, tilt, awning, tent, marquee, tente d'abri [Fr.], umbrella, parasol, sunshade; ... show more

3 sheath

A dress suitable for formal occasions.

synonym: cocktail dress.

Dutch: cocktailjapon, cocktailjurk, coctailjurk
Polish: suknia koktajlowa, sukienka koktajlowa


verb

Roget 225: invest; cover etc. 223; envelope, lap, involve; inwrap, enwrap; wrap; fold up, wrap up, lap up, muffle up; ... show more

Moby thesaurus: Leatherette, Leatheroid, case, casing, coat, cuticle, dermis, encasement, fell, fleece, flesh, fur, furring, hide, imitation fur, imitation leather, integument, jacket, leather, leather paper ... show more.

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