sheath in German
sheath in German is Futteral, Hülle, Mantel — sheath means a close-fitting cover that protects a blade, such as a sword or knife.
sheath in German
Futteral
Hülle
Hülle
(electrical engineering) The insulating outer cover of an electrical cable.
Mantel
(electrical engineering) The insulating outer cover of an electrical cable.
Umhüllung
(electrical engineering) The insulating outer cover of an electrical cable.
Ummantelung
(electrical engineering) The insulating outer cover of an electrical cable.
Etuikleid
(fashion) A tight-fitting dress.
What does "sheath" mean?
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noun A close-fitting cover that protects a blade, such as a sword or knife.
"He slid the hunting knife back into its leather sheath."
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noun Any close-fitting protective covering, such as insulation on a cable or a tight dress.
"The wiring is protected by a rubber sheath to stop it fraying."
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sheath in a sentence
- He slid the hunting knife back into its leather sheath.
- The wiring is protected by a rubber sheath to stop it fraying.
- She wore a slim black sheath dress to the gala.
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What is "sheath" in German?
"sheath" in German is Futteral, Hülle, Mantel. sheath means: A close-fitting cover that protects a blade, such as a sword or knife.
How do you use "sheath" in a sentence?
Example: "He slid the hunting knife back into its leather sheath." In German, "sheath" is Futteral, Hülle, Mantel.
Are there other ways to say "sheath" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "sheath": Futteral, Hülle, Mantel, Umhüllung, Ummantelung, Etuikleid.
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