unsheathe

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

un- +‎ sheathe

Pronunciation
  • Rhymes: -iːð

Verb

unsheathe (third-person singular simple present unsheathes, present participle unsheathing, simple past and past participle unsheathed)

  1. To deprive of a sheath; to draw from the sheath or scabbard, as a sword.
    Synonyms: draw, pull out
    • 2020, Raven Leilani, Luster, Picador (2021), page 76:
      When I unsheathe the blade, it makes such a satisfying sound that I do it again.

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