scabbard

🇬🇧 UK/'skæbәd/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

A sheath for holding a sword, dagger, or bayonet

(剑、刀的)鞘

v.

To put a sword or similar weapon into its sheath

将(剑等)插入鞘中

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
scabbardother
=scabbard

Common Collocations

  • 1.sword scabbard剑鞘
  • 2.draw from the scabbard从鞘中拔出
  • 3.return to the scabbard归鞘
  • 4.leather scabbard皮制刀鞘

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The knight slowly drew his sword from its ornate scabbard.

  • 2.

    The soldier's scabbard was worn smooth from years of service.

  • 3.

    She returned the dagger to its scabbard after the ceremony.

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