sheath
Definitions
Noun
- A protective covering (as for a knife or sword)
- An enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part
- A dress suitable for formal occasions
Fragment
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As a Fragment
Words that contain the term "sheath".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | sheath | 1 | 4 |
| 2 | sheathing | 2 | 2 |
| 3 | sheath-knife | 2 | 0 |
| 4 | sheathbill | 2 | 0 |
| 5 | sheathbills | 2 | 0 |
| 6 | sheathe | 1 | 0 |
| 7 | sheathed | 1 | 0 |
Sounds Like
Words that sound like the term "sheath".
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|---|
Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "sheath".
Words That Follow
Words that often follow the term "sheath" in a sentence.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|
Words That Precede
Words that often precede the term "sheath" in a sentence.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | myelin sheath | 3 | 3 |
Statistically Associated
Words that are statistically associated with "sheath" in the same piece of text.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|
Consonant Match
Words that contain the same consonants as the term "sheath".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | shaath | 1 | 0 |
| 2 | shaath's | 1 | 0 |
| 3 | sheath-knife | 2 | 0 |
Results:
Term
Definitions: 3
Fragments: 7
Sound Alikes: 0
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 1
Statistically Associated: 0
Consonant Matches: 3
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
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