sheath-like

sheath-like — adjective

1. having a long, narrow shape that fits closely around or encloses something, like

1.形容詞C1
釋義

having a long, narrow shape that fits closely around or encloses something, like the cover that holds a knife blade

例句

Justin slid the hunting knife into its sheath-like cover on his belt.

collocation: sheath-like cover

Takeshi noticed how the sheath-like leaves of the young bamboo plant wrapped tightly around the growing stem.

position before noun: sheath-like leaves

同義詞
  • close-fitting

    emphasises tightness; more common in clothing contexts

  • tight-fitting

    focuses on snugness rather than a long narrow shape

  • encasing

    more active/verb-like; emphasises the enclosing action

反義詞
  • loose

    opposite in terms of fit

  • baggy

    opposite in fashion; loose and wide rather than narrow

用法筆記

Usually appears before a noun (attributive position). Common in nature writing (botany, animal anatomy) and fashion descriptions.

常見錯誤

❌The cover is very sheath.
✅The cover is sheath-like.
💡'sheath' is a noun; the adjectival form needs the suffix '-like'.