Scabbard

/ˈskæb.ɚd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A protective sheath for a sword or dagger.

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

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.

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.