noun

scabbard

SKAB-uhd

Scabbard (noun) means a protective sheath for a sword or similar blade. Example: “He slid the sword back into its scabbard.”

noun

A protective sheath for a sword or similar blade.

"He slid the sword back into its scabbard."

How to use scabbard

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe case or covering that holds a sword when it isn't being used.

Common pairings

draw a sword from its scabbard sheathe in a scabbard

Word forms

scabbarded past tense, scabbards plural, scabbards singular

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Etymology

From Old French/Anglo-Norman roots meaning roughly "blade protection," from Germanic words for "blade" and "shelter."

Origin: Old French

Frequently asked questions

What does “scabbard” mean?

The word “scabbard” means a protective sheath for a sword or similar blade. In plain terms, the case or covering that holds a sword when it isn't being used.

How do you pronounce “scabbard”?

“Scabbard” is pronounced SKAB-uhd (/ˈskæb.ɚd/ in IPA).

How do you use “scabbard” in a sentence?

Here is “scabbard” used in a sentence: “He slid the sword back into its scabbard.”

What part of speech is “scabbard”?

“Scabbard” is a noun.

Where does the word “scabbard” come from?

The word “scabbard” comes from Old French. From Old French/Anglo-Norman roots meaning roughly "blade protection," from Germanic words for "blade" and "shelter.".