Sheath vs. Scabbard

Sheath vs. Scabbard — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Sheath and Scabbard

Sheathnoun

A scabbard; a holster for a sword.

Scabbardnoun

The sheath of a sword.

Sheathnoun

Anything that has a similar shape to a scabbard for a sword that is for the purpose of holding an object that is longer than it is wide; a case.

Scabbardverb

To put an object (especially a sword) into its scabbard.

Sheathnoun

The insulating outer cover of an electrical cable.

Scabbardnoun

a sheath for a sword or dagger or bayonet

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Sheathnoun

A tight-fitting dress.

Sheathnoun

(British) A condom.

Sheathnoun

The foreskin of certain animals, e.g. dogs and horses.

Sheathnoun

The base of a leaf when sheathing or investing a stem or branch, as in grasses.

Sheathnoun

One of the elytra of an insect.

Sheathverb

To put an object (especially a weapon, in particular, a sword) into its sheath.

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Sheathnoun

a protective covering for a knife or sword

Sheathnoun

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

Sheathnoun

a dress suitable for formal occasions