Scabbard

/ˈskæb.ɚd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Any similar covering or case for a blade or weapon.

The knight's sword was adorned with intricate designs on its scabbard.

A sheathing for any pointed or sharp object.

The artisan crafted a wooden scabbard for the dagger.

A protective sheath for a sword or dagger.

He slid the sword back into its scabbard after the duel.

Middle English 'scabard', from Old French 'eschivier', meaning to cover.

draw from the scabbard

To bring forth a sword or weapon, to prepare for action.

scabbard of life

A metaphorical expression referring to the human body as a container for the soul.

sheath

A protective covering for a blade.

blade

The cutting edge of a sword or knife.

To put away or hide something.

He scabbarded the evidence before anyone could see.

To retreat or back down in a confrontation.

After the argument, he decided to scabbard his aggressive stance.