sheath plural
sheath
The plural form of sheath is sheaths
S sDefinitions
- noun plural sheath a case or covering for the blade of a sword, dagger, or the like. 1
- noun plural sheath any similar close-fitting covering or case. 1
- noun plural sheath a condom. 1
- noun plural sheath Biology. a closely enveloping part or structure, as in an animal or plant. 1
- noun plural sheath Botany. the leaf base when it forms a vertical coating surrounding the stem. 1
- noun plural sheath a close-fitting dress, skirt, or coat, especially an unbelted dress with a straight drape. 1
- noun plural sheath Electricity. the metal covering of a cable. 1
- noun plural sheath Electronics. the metal wall of a wave guide. a space charge formed by ions near an electrode in a tube containing low-pressure gas. the region of a space charge in a cathode-ray tube. 1