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How to pronounce “sheath

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Pronunciation guide for sheath

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of sheath with real speech in context.
Available examples
7 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Nikolai Begg: A tool to fix one of the most dangerous moments in surgery 9 minutes, 22 secondsit's going to disappear into this white blunt sheath.
Definition summary
A holster for a sword; a scabbard.

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How to pronounce sheath

Nikolai Begg: A tool to fix one of the most dangerous moments in surgery 9 minutes, 22 seconds

it's going to disappear into this white blunt sheath.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “sheath

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • A holster for a sword; a scabbard.
  • (by extension) Anything that has a similar shape to a scabbard that is used to hold an object that is longer than it is wide.
  • (botany) The base of a leaf when sheathing or investing a branch or stem, as in grasses.
  • (electrical engineering) The insulating outer cover of an electrical cable.
  • (entomology) One of the elytra of an insect.
  • (fashion) A tight-fitting dress.
  • (zoology) The foreskin of certain animals (for example, dogs and horses).
  • (British, informal) A condom.
  • [Verb]
  • Uncommon spelling of sheathe.

Practice Nearby Words

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