sheath knife

noun

1. a knife carried in a sheath.

sheath knife

noun

1. a knife carried in or protected by a sheath

Word History and Origins

Origin of sheath knife¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

He saw a large sheath-knife, and secured that in his own belt; then he took a mouthful of wine, and went to his post.

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I had found a sheath-knife belonging to him, but I afterwards gave it away to a friendly chief, who was immensely proud of it.

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With a sheath-knife, the sledging cook cut off three small chunks of two ounces each from the frozen butter every day at lunch.

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With a howl of rage he complied literally, as the sheath knife which he had just drawn leapt from his hand.

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The captain whipped out a sailor's sheath knife which he wore, and made a desperate fight for his life.

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