unsheathe
to draw from a sheath, as a sword, knife, or the like.
to bring or put forth from a covering, threateningly or otherwise.
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How to use unsheathe in a sentence
Last week, they walloped Syracuse, 18-8, for their first NCAA tournament victory since 2007 as Carraway scored five goals and unsheathed an array of celebrations to enjoy each one.
Jake Carraway has taken Georgetown lacrosse from irrelevance to the doorstep of the Final Four | Patrick Stevens | May 21, 2021 | Washington PostI doubt that Clinton would choose the occasion of remarks she intended to be private as her opportunity to unsheathe the sword.
The ushers then put on their caps, unsheathe their swords, or raise their bayonets, and form an arch with them.
The Etiquette of To-day | Edith B. OrdwayLet not the rays of the sun touch the upper part of the handle, nor unsheathe it, unless thou art ready for battle.
The Lady of the Lake | Sir Walter ScottBut, no less, he could be terrible at need, could unsheathe a formidable sword and make short work of Commandants.
The Works of Honor de Balzac | Honor de Balzac
Had she crushed my gem To bleeding dust, I'd pay it o'er to see Such flame unsheathe.
The Mortal Gods and Other Plays | Olive Tilford DarganIt was generally believed later on that she would unsheathe the sword at the same time as Italy.
England and Germany | Emile Joseph Dillon
British Dictionary definitions for unsheathe
/ (ʌnˈʃiːð) /
(tr) to draw or pull out (something, esp a weapon) from a sheath or other covering
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