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sheath 1. Biology an enclosing or protective structure, such as a leaf base encasing the stem of a plant 2. the protective covering on an electric cable sheath [shēth] (electricity) A protective outside covering on a cable. (electronics) A space charge formed by ions near an electrode in a gas tube. (electromagnetism) The metal wall of a waveguide. (science and technology) A protective case or cover. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| " On this, he who had fought with the Robber made answer, "I only wish that you had helped me just now, even if it had been only with those words, for I should have been the more encouraged, believing them to be true; but now put up your sword in its sheath and hold your equally useless tongue, till you can deceive others who do not know you. A portable sheath in which the ancient statesman and the The sheath is magnificently ornamented with gems of great value. |
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