Sheathy

//ˈʃiːθi// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Forming or resembling a sheath or case.

    "with a needle put aside the short and sheathy cases on their back"

Example

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"with a needle put aside the short and sheathy cases on their back"

Etymology

From sheath + -y.

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