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Definition of unsheathe

unsheathe

/ʌnˈʃiːð/
un · sheathe
Adjective:unsheathed
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Past Simple:unsheathed
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Past Participle:unsheathed
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Present Participle:unsheathing
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unsheathe Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To draw or pull a blade, tool, or animal claw out from its protective covering or sheath.

Example

"The curious kitten began to unsheathe its tiny claws as it climbed up the scratching post."

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• Rhymes for unsheathe

• Nearby Words

unsharpened
unshaved
unshaven
unsheathe
unshed
unshelled
unsheltered

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the reversative prefix 'un-' and 'sheathe', ultimately tracing back to the Old English noun 'sceath', meaning a protective case or scabbard.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unsheathe. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unsheathe
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