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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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| The '60s and '70s were often invoked, but, with the exception of Anna Sui's missionary Woodstockdom, they were seldom the real source of the simple chic that redounded in, for example, the elegant sheath dresses produced by Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, and Saint Laurent. |
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