Difference between Sheath and Scabbard

What is the difference between Sheath and Scabbard?

Sheath as a noun is a scabbard; a holster for a sword. while Scabbard as a noun is the sheath of a sword.

Sheath

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A scabbard; a holster for a sword. Anything that has a similar shape to a scabbard for a sword that is for the purpose of holding an object that is longer than it is wide; a case. A tight-fitting dress. A condom

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To put an object (especially a weapon, in particular, a sword) into its sheath.

Scabbard

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The sheath of a sword.

We hope you now know whether to use Sheath or Scabbard in your sentence.

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