Meaning & use
unsheathe
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To draw a weapon, such as a sword or claw, out of its sheath or covering.
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The knight unsheathed his sword before stepping into the arena.
The cat unsheathed its claws as it prepared to pounce.
A note on using this word
"Unsheathe" is often used figuratively to describe suddenly revealing something sharp or aggressive, such as wit or criticism.
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