Meaning & use
sheath
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A close-fitting cover or case, especially one for the blade of a knife or sword.
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He slid the hunting knife back into its leather sheath.
The cable is protected by a rubber sheath.
A note on using this word
Sheath is used both literally for blade covers and more broadly in biology and engineering for any protective outer layer.
Words with a similar meaning
casecover
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