unsheathe
Americanverb (used with object)
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to draw from a sheath, as a sword, knife, or the like.
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to bring or put forth from a covering, threateningly or otherwise.
verb
Etymology
Origin of unsheathe
1325–75; Middle English unshethen to dislodge; see un- 2, sheathe
Example Sentences
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Unveiled the same day the United Nations warned of a “code red for humanity” because of rapid climate heating, the fiscal plan would unsheathe a vast effort to move the U.S. toward clean energy.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 9, 2021
It is basic human instinct to want to unsheathe the sword once things have swung in our favor, now that the world can hear us, see us and pay attention to us.
From New York Times • Jan. 3, 2019
He was often called on to unsheathe a sword from his umbrella, battling forces of international evil without creasing his Savile Row suits or spilling his champagne.
From Washington Post • Jun. 25, 2015
The way the knights carry on chatting to each other while they unsheathe their weaponry is really off-putting.
From The Guardian • Jul. 16, 2011
Before I could even unsheathe my claws, they pounced atop me.
From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth
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