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Meaning of scabbard
A scabbard is a protective covering for the blade of a sword or other weapon.
Etymology of scabbard
The word "scabbard" has its origins in Old French and Old English, derived from the Old French word "escabarde" or "escaubart", which is itself derived from the Old English word "sceabb" meaning "sheath" or "covering".
Historically, the term was used to describe the protective covering for a sword, and its usage has evolved over time to include other objects and contexts.
Synonyms
sheath
holster
case
covering
wrapper
envelope
pouch
pocket
container
holder
receptacle
bag
sleeve
jacket
shield
guard
protection
casing
housing
enclosure
fence
railing
barrier
screen
blind
curtain
veil
shroud
shroud
scabbard
frog
thimble
chape
mouth
nozzle
muzzle
trunnion
swivel
hanger
sling
belt
girdle
baldric
bandolier
cartouche
magazine
clip
pouch
pack
sack
wallet
purse
reticule
sporran
Definitions
- A scabbard is defined by Oxford Languages as a tubular or trough-like covering for the blade of a sword, typically made of leather, metal, or other materials.
- * It can also refer to a similar covering or container for other objects, such as a dagger or a tool.
Usage Examples
- The knight carefully placed his sword in its scabbard before dismounting his horse.
- * The carpenter stored his tools in a scabbard attached to his belt.
- * The museum exhibit featured an ancient sword in its original scabbard.
Antonyms
exposure
vulnerability
susceptibility
openness
accessibility
nakedness
bareness
unprotectedness
defenselessness
weakness
fragility
delicacy
daintiness
unsheathing
uncovering
revealing
laying bare
stripping
denuding
baring