unsheathe

American  

[uhn-sheeth] / ʌnˈʃið /

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.

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unsheathe British  

/ ʌnˈʃiːð /

verb

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

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Etymology

Origin of unsheathe

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

Example Sentences

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

Several sources familiar with his strategy say he is even considering using the rarely unsheathed 2-iron.

From Washington Post

The first time Nimue unsheathes the Sword of Power in the series premiere of “Cursed,” she is standing atop a large rock trying to fight off a pack of wolves in the rain.

From Los Angeles Times

As her book dropped on Tuesday, the Grim Reaper’s scythe is again unsheathed.

From The Guardian

The Trump administration yesterday unsheathed the second part of its massive rollback of Obama-era clean car standards, setting the stage for a prolonged legal feud as the nation struggles to address the global coronavirus pandemic.

From Scientific American