sheath - Similar and Opposite Words

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Here are the synonyms for sheath , a list of similar words for sheath from our thesaurus that you can use

Noun

a dress suitable for formal occasions

Synonyms

• cocktail dress
• sheath

More generic

• dress
• frock

Noun

a protective covering (as for a knife or sword)

Synonyms

• sheath

More generic

• protection
• protective cover
• protective covering

More specific

• aglet
• aiglet
• cot
• fingerstall
• holster
• scabbard

Noun

an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part

Synonyms

• case
• sheath

More generic

• cover
• covering
• natural covering

More specific

• husk
• lorica
• medullary sheath
• myelin sheath
• neurilemma
• neurolemma
• theca

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