sheath
12 points
English
6 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #27,641
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
a protective covering (as for a knife or sword)
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ʃˈiːθ/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural sheaths
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)