unsheathe

[uhn-sheeth]

verb (used with object)

unsheathed, unsheathing 

1. to draw from a sheath, as a sword, knife, or the like.

2. to bring or put forth from a covering, threateningly or otherwise.

unsheathe

/ ʌnˈʃiːð /

verb

1. (tr) to draw or pull out (something, esp a weapon) from a sheath or other covering

Word History and Origins

Origin of unsheathe¹

1325–75; Middle English unshethen to dislodge; un- ², sheathe

Example Sentences

As I pull yet another stubby naked fork from the dishwasher, unsheathed from its housing by the sani-heat, I recognize the clock is ticking.

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In a flash, she springs into action, her muscles tensed and claws unsheathed.

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Before I could even unsheathe my claws, they pounced atop me.

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Jack unsheathes a set of wooden chopsticks, breaking them apart with a clean snip.

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When the scientists spotted a suitable splotch, they dropped to their knees and unsheathed round-tipped swabs.

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