unsheathe

verb

un·​sheathe ˌən-ˈshēt͟h How to pronounce unsheathe (audio)
unsheathed; unsheathing; unsheathes

transitive verb

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

Examples of unsheathe in a Sentence

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Go too serious and risk the immediate disdain of audiences who are all too ready to unsheathe their claws at everything Strings stands for. Sara Holdren, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2024 Marvel Studios keeps trying to unsheathe Blade, but the vampire thriller is stuck in its scabbard. Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 June 2024 Yes, Europe shared many of the concerns that had prompted U.S. President Donald Trump to unsheathe the tariff sword and seek to reshape trade with China. Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 May 2024 Inflation rates were falling steadily at the time of those optimistic forecasts, and Fed officials seemed prepared to unsheathe their swords and cut rates. Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 20 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unsheathe 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unsheathe was in the 14th century

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“Unsheathe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsheathe. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

unsheathe

verb
un·​sheathe ˌən-ˈshēt͟h How to pronounce unsheathe (audio)
ˈən-
: to draw from or as if from a sheath
unsheathe a sword
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