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n. (artifact) | 1. sheath | a protective covering (as for a knife or sword). |
| ~ aglet, aiglet | metal or plastic sheath over the end of a shoelace or ribbon. |
| ~ cot, fingerstall | a sheath worn to protect a finger. |
| ~ holster | a sheath (usually leather) for carrying a handgun. |
| ~ protective cover, protective covering, protection | a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury.; "they had no protection from the fallout"; "wax provided protection for the floors" |
| ~ scabbard | a sheath for a sword or dagger or bayonet. |
n. (body) | 2. case, sheath | an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part. |
| ~ theca | outer sheath of the pupa of certain insects. |
| ~ lorica | a hard protective sheath (as secreted by certain protoctists, for example). |
| ~ medullary sheath, myelin sheath | a layer of myelin encasing (and insulating) the axons of medullated nerve fibers. |
| ~ neurilemma, neurolemma | thin membranous sheath around a nerve fiber. |
| ~ covering, natural covering, cover | a natural object that covers or envelops.; "under a covering of dust"; "the fox was flushed from its cover" |
| ~ husk | outer membranous covering of some fruits or seeds. |
n. (artifact) | 3. cocktail dress, sheath | a dress suitable for formal occasions. |
| ~ dress, frock | a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice. |
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