sheath

Definitions

1. A holster for a sword; a scabbard.
2. A holster for a sword; a scabbard
3. Anything that has a similar shape to a scabbard that is used to hold an object that is longer than it is wide.
   broadly
4. Anything that has a similar shape to a scabbard that is used to hold an object that is longer than it is wide
5. The base of a leaf when sheathing or investing a branch or stem, as in grasses.
6. The base of a leaf when sheathing or investing a branch or stem, as in grasses
7. The insulating outer cover of an electrical cable.
8. The insulating outer cover of an electrical cable
9. One of the elytra of an insect.
10. One of the elytra of an insect
11. A tight-fitting dress.
12. The foreskin of certain animals (for example, dogs and horses).
13. A condom.
    British, informal

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