scabbard

noun (scabbards)

«scabbard» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

The case or sheath that a sword or knife slides into when it is not being used. tree →

In the lessons

in stories a sword is pushed into or drawn out of its scabbard; a knight's scabbard may be jewelled

Examples

The sword slid quietly into the scabbard. tree →
The jewels in the scabbard are splendid. tree →
He wore a gold scabbard at his belt. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

In Jewish tradition

The sheath for a sword. In Jeremiah the sword of the LORD is told to return to its scabbard and rest.

Interpretation. The prophet's picture is read as a plea for war to end, with God's judgment as the sword that cannot rest until its work is done.

Examples

Put up thyself into thy scabbard, rest, and be still. (Prophets JER.47.6, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «scabbard» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«scabbard» in the school dictionary on Mova free.
Trees and pragmatics of «scabbard» in the Judaism dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«scabbard» in the Judaism dictionary on Mova free.

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