unsheathe

[ uhn-sheeth ]

/ ʌnˈʃið /

verb (used with object), un·sheathed, un·sheath·ing.

to draw from a sheath, as a sword, knife, or the like.

to bring or put forth from a covering, threateningly or otherwise.

Origin of unsheathe

1325–75; Middle English unshethen to dislodge; see un-², sheathe

Words nearby unsheathe

unshakable, unshaken, unshaped, unshapen, unshaven, unsheathe, unshell, unshift, unshifted, unship, unshipped

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Example sentences from the Web for unsheathe

I doubt that Clinton would choose the occasion of remarks she intended to be private as her opportunity to unsheathe the sword.
Kudos to Hillary for Playing the Hitler Card|Michael Tomasky|March 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I say, rather than that apostates should flourish here, I will unsheathe my bowie-knife, and conquer or die.
The Mormon Prophet and His Harem|C.V. Waite
Never will I unsheathe my sword to aid the cause of tyranny and injustice—such vile work I leave to slaves and hirelings.
The Circassian Chief|W.H.G. Kingston
The ushers then put on their caps, unsheathe their swords, or raise their bayonets, and form an arch with them.
The Etiquette of To-day|Edith B. Ordway

Unsheathe me and die thyself, but the battle shall be stayed.
Paul the Minstrel and Other Stories|Arthur Christopher Benson
Cast off the yoke, break your chains, raise hosannas, unsheathe your swords.
Jeremiah|Stefan Zweig

British Dictionary definitions for unsheathe

unsheathe

/ (ʌnˈʃiːð) /

verb

(tr) to draw or pull out (something, esp a weapon) from a sheath or other covering

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单词	unsheathe
释义	unsheathe [ uhn-sheeth ] / ʌnˈʃið / verb (used with object), un·sheathed, un·sheath·ing. to draw from a sheath, as a sword, knife, or the like. to bring or put forth from a covering, threateningly or otherwise. Origin of unsheathe 1325–75; Middle English unshethen to dislodge; see un-², sheathe Words nearby unsheathe unshakable, unshaken, unshaped, unshapen, unshaven, unsheathe, unshell, unshift, unshifted, unship, unshipped Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for unsheathe I doubt that Clinton would choose the occasion of remarks she intended to be private as her opportunity to unsheathe the sword. Kudos to Hillary for Playing the Hitler Card\|Michael Tomasky\|March 7, 2014\|DAILY BEAST I say, rather than that apostates should flourish here, I will unsheathe my bowie-knife, and conquer or die. The Mormon Prophet and His Harem\|C.V. Waite Never will I unsheathe my sword to aid the cause of tyranny and injustice—such vile work I leave to slaves and hirelings. The Circassian Chief\|W.H.G. Kingston The ushers then put on their caps, unsheathe their swords, or raise their bayonets, and form an arch with them. The Etiquette of To-day\|Edith B. Ordway Unsheathe me and die thyself, but the battle shall be stayed. Paul the Minstrel and Other Stories\|Arthur Christopher Benson Cast off the yoke, break your chains, raise hosannas, unsheathe your swords. Jeremiah\|Stefan Zweig British Dictionary definitions for unsheathe unsheathe / (ʌnˈʃiːð) / verb (tr) to draw or pull out (something, esp a weapon) from a sheath or other covering Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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