sheath

A container for a sword, knife, axe, or other edged weapon. If it's for a sword, it's called a scabbard. If it's for a knife or dagger, it's a knife sheath.

If it's for a gun, use holster instead.

Examples

Scabbard

Knife sheath

See also

• sheathed
• unsheathed
• unsheathing
• holding sheath
• weapon bag
• holster

The following tags implicate this tag: holding_sheath, knife_sheath, scabbard, sheathed, and unsheathing (learn more).