unsheathe

verb un·sheathe \ˌən-ˈshēth\

Definition of UNSHEATHE

transitive verb

: to draw from or as if from a sheath or scabbard <unsheathed his sword>

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14th century

UNSHEATHE Defined for Kids

verb un·sheathe \ˌən-ˈshēth\

un·sheathedun·sheath·ing

: to draw from or as if from a sheath <The knight unsheathed a sword.>

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