sheath
/ʃiːθ/
noun
- A close-fitting cover for the blade of a knife or sword.
- He pulled the sword from its leather sheath.
- The sheath was decorated with silver and jewels.
- Always put the knife back in its sheath after use.
- Any close-fitting covering or structure, such as a protective tube or casing.
- The cable has a plastic sheath to protect the wires inside.
- Doctors use a sterile sheath to cover the instrument.
- The plant's stem is surrounded by a thin sheath of leaves.
- A condom.
- He bought a pack of sheaths at the pharmacy.
- Using a sheath can help prevent pregnancy.
- Sheaths are also called condoms.