sheath

nounfeminine/ˈbɐjɲɐ/medium

bai·nha

Definition

A close-fitting cover for the blade of a knife or sword.

He slid the dagger back into its leather sheath.

The sword's sheath was decorated with silver.

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Common collocations

leather sheathsword sheathknife sheathdraw from its sheath

Do latim 'vagina', pelo galego-português 'vainha'.