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sheath in Swedish

sheath in Swedish is fodral, hölje, fodralklänning — sheath means a close-fitting cover that protects a blade, such as a sword or knife.

sheath in Swedish

fodral
noun
hölje
noun
(electrical engineering) The insulating outer cover of an electrical cable.
fodral
noun
(fashion) A tight-fitting dress.
fodralklänning
noun
(fashion) A tight-fitting dress.

What does "sheath" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. 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 Swedish?

"sheath" in Swedish is fodral, hölje, fodralklänning. 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 Swedish, "sheath" is fodral, hölje, fodralklänning.

Are there other ways to say "sheath" in Swedish?

Yes — Swedish has 3 translations listed for "sheath": fodral, hölje, fodralklänning.

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