Scabbard
noun
A protective case for a sword or knife.
The knight withdrew his sword from the scabbard.
Often appears as...
- draw from scabbard
- sword in scabbard
noun
A protective case for a sword or knife.
The knight withdrew his sword from the scabbard.
Often appears as...
- draw from scabbard
- sword in scabbard
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context
Often used in historical or fantasy settings where swords are common weapons.
In the medieval series, warriors hung their scabbards from ornate belts.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Symbol
Scabbards can symbolize readiness, chivalry, or a warrior's status.
The ornate scabbard signified his high rank among knights.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphoric Use
Used metaphorically to suggest protection or keeping something in reserve.
His wit is like a sword; he keeps it in the scabbard until needed.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context
Often used in historical or fantasy settings where swords are common weapons.
In the medieval series, warriors hung their scabbards from ornate belts.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Symbol
Scabbards can symbolize readiness, chivalry, or a warrior's status.
The ornate scabbard signified his high rank among knights.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphoric Use
Used metaphorically to suggest protection or keeping something in reserve.
His wit is like a sword; he keeps it in the scabbard until needed.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context
Often used in historical or fantasy settings where swords are common weapons.
In the medieval series, warriors hung their scabbards from ornate belts.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Symbol
Scabbards can symbolize readiness, chivalry, or a warrior's status.
The ornate scabbard signified his high rank among knights.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphoric Use
Used metaphorically to suggest protection or keeping something in reserve.
His wit is like a sword; he keeps it in the scabbard until needed.
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Quote examples
Mohsin Hamid
Pakistani Writer
It is not surprising that most Pakistanis do not support America's bombardment of Afghanistan. The Afghans are neighbours on the brink of starvation and devastated by war. America has shown itself to be untrustworthy, a superpower that uses its values as a scabbard for its sword.
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Elizabeth Montagu
British Writer
Wit in women is apt to have bad consequences; like a sword without a scabbard, it wounds the wearer and provokes assailants.
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Percy Bysshe Shelley
English Poet
Poetry is a sword of lightning, ever unsheathed, which consumes the scabbard that would contain it.
Quote examples
Mohsin Hamid
Pakistani Writer
It is not surprising that most Pakistanis do not support America's bombardment of Afghanistan. The Afghans are neighbours on the brink of starvation and devastated by war. America has shown itself to be untrustworthy, a superpower that uses its values as a scabbard for its sword.
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Elizabeth Montagu
British Writer
Wit in women is apt to have bad consequences; like a sword without a scabbard, it wounds the wearer and provokes assailants.
Quote examples
Percy Bysshe Shelley
English Poet
Poetry is a sword of lightning, ever unsheathed, which consumes the scabbard that would contain it.
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