sheath

A noun referring to a protective covering, such as for a blade, or an enveloping structure that encloses an organ or part, or a type of close-fitting dress.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее защитный чехол, например, для лезвия, или обволакивающую структуру, которая заключает в себе орган или часть, или тип облегающего платья.esSustantivo que designa una funda protectora, como la de una hoja o cuchilla, una estructura que envuelve o contiene un órgano o parte del cuerpo, o un vestido ajustado al cuerpo.frNom désignant un étui protecteur, par exemple pour une lame, ou une structure enveloppante qui contient un organe ou une partie, ou un type de robe ajustée.deSubstantiv, das eine schützende Hülle bezeichnet, etwa für eine Klinge, oder eine umhüllende Struktur, die ein Organ oder einen Körperteil umschließt, sowie ein eng anliegendes Kleid.ptSubstantivo que designa uma capa protetora, por exemplo, para uma lâmina, ou uma estrutura envolvente que contém um órgão ou parte, ou ainda um tipo de vestido justo.zh名词，指保护性的套子或护套（如刀鞘），也指包裹器官或身体部分的结构，或一种贴身连衣裙。arاسم يدل على غلاف أو حافظة واقية، كغلاف السيف أو النصل، أو تركيب غشائي يحيط بعضو أو جزء من الجسم، أو ثوب ضيق ملتصق بالجسم.

1. Protective covering for a blade B1 formal

   A close-fitting cover for the blade of a knife, sword, or similar tool.

   • He pulled the sword from its leather sheath.
   • The knife came with a plastic sheath for safe storage.
   • She carefully placed the dagger back into its sheath.

   ruНожныesFunda de hojafrfourreau de lamedeScheideptbainhazh刀鞘arغمد

   المرادفات: casecovercoveringscabbard

2. Biological covering C1 formal scientific

   An enveloping structure or covering that encloses an animal or plant organ or part.

   • The myelin sheath protects nerve fibers in the body.
   • The plant's stem is surrounded by a thin sheath of cells.
   • The insect's wing is enclosed in a protective sheath.

   ruОболочкаesVaina biológicafrGaine biologiquedeHülleptBainhazh鞘arغلاف

   المرادفات: capsulecasecoveringenvelopeintegumentthecatunic

3. Formal dress B2 formal

   A close-fitting, usually straight dress, often worn for formal occasions.

   • She wore an elegant black sheath to the gala.
   • The designer showcased a silk sheath dress in the fashion show.
   • A simple sheath is perfect for a cocktail party.

   ruФутлярное платьеesVestido de tubofrrobe fourreaudeEtui-KleidptVestido justozh紧身连衣裙arفستان الغمد

• sheaths plural form
• sheaths' possessive plural form
• sheath's possessive singular form