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unsheathe

American

[uhn-sheeth] / ʌnˈʃið /

verb (used with object)

unsheathed, unsheathing

to draw from a sheath, as a sword, knife, or the like.
to bring or put forth from a covering, threateningly or otherwise.

unsheathe British

/ ʌnˈʃiːð /

verb

(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

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They unsheathed their fangs, flashing the stark white tissue of their mouths.

From Literature

Then in one motion, Autumn unsheathes her blade and gives the thicket an experimental tomahawk slice.

From Literature

Her fingers unfurled dangerously, like the slow unsheathing of claws.

From Literature

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.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From BBC

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