transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈshēth ]
noun
( plural sheaths ˈshēthz, ˈshēths)
Etymology: Middle English shethe, from Old English scēath; akin to Old High German sceida sheath and perhaps to Latin scindere to split — more at shed
Date: before 12th century
1. : a case for a blade (as of a knife)
2. : an investing cover or case of a plant or animal body or body part: as
a. : the tubular fold of skin into which the penis of many mammals is retracted
b.
(1) : the lower part of a leaf (as of a grass) when surrounding the stem
(2) : an ensheathing spathe
3. : any of various covering or supporting structures that are applied like or resemble in appearance or function the sheath of a blade: as
a. : sheathing 2
b. : a woman's close-fitting dress that is usually worn without a belt
c. British : condom 1