LEARNit Dictionary
sheath
noun
/ʃiːθ/
UK
/ʃiːθ/
US
1
a cover that fits closely over the blade(= sharp part) of a knife or other sharp weapon or tool
غلاف, نیام, قلاف
2
any layer that covers and fits closely over something for protection
غلاف, پوشش, روکش, لایه محافظ
the sheath around an electric cable
3
a thin rubber tube that a man wears over his penis during sex to stop a woman from becoming pregnant or to protect against disease
کاندوم
4
a woman’s dress that fits the body closely
پیراهن تنگ زنانه, پیراهن زنانه تنگ, لباس زنانه تنگ
a simple black silk sheath