sheaths

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plural of sheath
myelin sheaths
plural form of myelin sheath
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The skin covering the penis of e.g. a dog or a horse
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A tight-fitting dress
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To put something, such as a knife, into a sheath
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To encase something with a protective covering
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{n} a case for any thing, scabbard, fish
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{v} to put into a sheath
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{v} to put into a sheath
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The lowest part of some leaves which are wrapped around the main stem as in the Cattail
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{i} case, cover (for a dagger, sword, etc.); tubular part or structure which closely surrounds or envelopes (Biology); close-fitting dress
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The base of a leaf when sheathing or investing a stem or branch, as in grasses
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Another name for scabbard
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The outer covering or jacket of a multiconductor cable
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The part of a grass leaf which encircles the stem directly above its node of attachment
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A common term for the jacketing of twisted pairs in multipair cable
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A synonym for a tube used as an orthodontic attachment
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A hollow tubelike structure surrounding a chain of cells and present in several genera of bacteria (See 496)
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A condom
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In grasses, the lower part of a leaf that encloses the stem and younger leaves
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  Of a communications or power cable, the outer covering or coverings of tough material, often plastic, that is resistant to environmental hazards such as abrasion, liquid intrusion, solar radiation, etc , and is used to protect cable component(s) such as optical fibers or metallic conductors that transport the signal or power   Note:   There may be more than one sheath surrounding a given cable   For example, some cable designs use an inner sheath surrounded by metallic armor, over which is an outer sheath   Synonym jacket
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a protective covering for a knife or sword an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part
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(of leaves) The base of a leaf or leaf-stalk (petiole) which encases the stem
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Anything that has a similar shape to a scabbard for a sword that is for the purpose of holding an object that is longer than it is wide; a case
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This is found at the base of a grass leaf or stem
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a tubular structure enveloping a structure
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A case for the reception of a sword, hunting knife, or other long and slender instrument; a scabbard
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The material, usually an extruded plastic or elastomer, applied outer-most to a wire or cable Very often referred to as a jacket, but usually consists of a shield and jacket for outside plant telephone cables
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A scabbard; a holster for a sword
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The the lower part of the grass leaf which wraps around the stem See drawing of parts of a grass plant
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To put an object (especially a weapon, in particular, a sword) into its sheath
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THE TUBULAR ENCLOSURE OF AN RTD OR THERMOCOUPLE USUALLY MADE OF INLESS STEEL OR OTHER CORROSION RESISTANCE METAL (INCONEL, MONEL) NORMAL DIAMETERS (OD) ARE 3/16" TO 3/8" WITH 1/4" BEING THE MOST USED LENGTHS VARY FROM 2" TO 48" DEPENDING ON THE APPLICATION
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A dress silhouette featuring a fitted waistline and straight, narrow skirt
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The outer protective layer of an optical fibre cable
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a protective covering for a knife or sword
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a dress suitable for formal occasions
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A sheath is a rubber covering for a man's penis and is used during sex as a contraceptive or as a protection against disease. = condom
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In grasses, the lower part of the leaf that encircles the stem
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an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part
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An outer protective layer of a fiber optic cable Also called the cable jacket
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a tube-like which covers another part of a plant, as in the lower portion of the leaf of grasses and sedges which surrounds the stem
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Any sheathlike covering, organ, or part
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The lower part of a leaf that encloses the culm; typically open or split and overlapping at the margins
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An expanded or tubular structure that partially encloses a stem or other organ
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Narrow form fitting style
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The outer covering or jacket of a multi-conductor cable
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a woman's close-fitting dress usually work without a belt
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One of the elytra of an insect
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A sheath is a covering for the blade of a knife
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When someone sheathes a knife, they put it in its sheath. He sheathed the knife and strapped it to his shin
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plunge or bury (a knife or sword) in flesh enclose with a sheath; "sheathe a sword" cover with a protective sheathing; "sheathe her face
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plunge or bury (a knife or sword) in flesh
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enclose with a sheath; "sheathe a sword"
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To put into a sheath, case, or scabbard; to inclose or cover with, or as with, a sheath or case
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To obtund or blunt, as acrimonious substances, or sharp particles
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plunge or bury (a knife or sword) in flesh enclose with a sheath; "sheathe a sword"
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cover with a protective sheathing; "sheathe her face"
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cover with a protective sheathing; "sheathe her face
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To case or cover with something which protects, as thin boards, sheets of metal, and the like; as, to sheathe a ship with copper
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If something is sheathed in a material or other covering, it is closely covered with it. The television was sheathed in a snug coverlet. her long legs, sheathed in sheer black tights
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To fit or furnish, as with a sheath
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{f} put into a sheath (of a dagger, sword, etc.); place within a casing; cover, coat
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    Этимология

    [ 'shEth ] (noun.) before 12th century. Middle English shethe, from Old English scEath; akin to Old High German sceida sheath and perhaps to Latin scindere to split; more at SHED.
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