sheath Synonyms
Another word for sheath
• noun (Context 1)
A close-fitting protective cover for the blade of a knife, tool, or similar sharp implement.
"The carpenter slid his chisel back into its leather scabbard after finishing the woodwork."
• noun (Context 2)
An enclosing tubular structure or protective membrane in a plant or animal, such as the tissue surrounding a nerve fiber or the base of a grass leaf.
"The myelin casing insulates nerve fibers and allows electrical impulses to transmit rapidly."
• noun (Context 3)
A close-fitting, straight-cut dress without a waist seam that contours closely to the body.
"She wore a classic black sheath dress to the evening reception."
• verb (Context 4)
To encase or enclose something in a protective covering or layer (a less common variant of 'sheathe').
"The underwater cables are sheathed in heavy-duty rubber to prevent corrosion."
Opposites of sheath
The opposite of sheath shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: