sheathed

Example Sentences

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One cartoon posted on X by Chinese state media depicted her in Japanese Imperial Army uniform, a sheathed sword at her side.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 24, 2025

"We strongly advise that you keep this tool concealed, sheathed, and out of sight in public places – preferably in a gardening bag or toolbox rather than on your belt," it added.

From BBC • Aug. 6, 2025

The objects include stone knives with handles made of grass resin sheathed in paperbark bound with string.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 24, 2024

Sergeant Ruiz and other officers tangled with Mr. Bonawitz, who is 6 feet 6 inches tall and weighs nearly 300 pounds, before confiscating an eight-inch knife he had sheathed on his hip, prosecutors said.

From New York Times • Jan. 17, 2024

His father kept it sheathed and rolled in cloth, an undecorated and highly useful weapon.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson