scabbard

noun

UK/ˈskæb.əd/
US/ˈskæb.ɚd/

Definitions of scabbard noun

  1. Countable

    A protective case for the blade of a sword, typically worn attached to a belt.

    • He carefully placed the sword back into its scabbard.

    • The leather of the scabbard was old and worn.

    • The warrior drew his sword from the scabbard.