scabbard
Example Sentences
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Archaeologists found a sword still in its scabbard, decorated straps, buckles, rings, ornaments and chariot wheel axle caps.
From BBC
These protrusions of bone functioned somewhat like scabbards, protecting the animal’s canines when its mouth was closed.
From New York Times
"It was a huge joke at first when I found the scabbard mount - a case of beginner's luck - but finding a second piece, it's really hard to believe I've actually found two," she said.
From BBC
It was 3am when Giarratano and his crew located the dinghy in the waters between Malta and Libya, where the Giarratanos have cast their nets for scabbard fish for more than 50 years.
From The Guardian
“They have found a metal fitting from a sword or a bayonet scabbard that gives us confidence that the remains are from the battle,” Greenwood explained.
From Fox News
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