unsheathe

[ uhn-sheeth ]

verb (used with object)

, un·sheathed, un·sheath·ing.

1. to draw from a sheath, as a sword, knife, or the like.
2. to bring or put forth from a covering, threateningly or otherwise.

unsheathe

/ ʌnˈʃiːð /

verb

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of unsheathe¹

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

Example Sentences

Before I could even unsheathe my claws, they pounced atop me.

From Literature

Jack unsheathes a set of wooden chopsticks, breaking them apart with a clean snip.

From Literature

When the scientists spotted a suitable splotch, they dropped to their knees and unsheathed round-tipped swabs.

From New York Times

They’re all pointing upward, unsheathed, reminding everyone of the monarch’s powers.

From Los Angeles Times

Then, to make my point, I unsheathed a butcher knife from its marbled stand and wielded it in front of her face.

From Literature