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Vagina :: Vagina (n.) The basal expansion of certain leaves, which inwraps the stem; a sheath..

Facing :: Facing (n.) A covering in front, for ornament or other purpose; an exterior covering or sheathing; as, the facing of an earthen slope, sea wall, etc. , to strengthen it or to protect or adorn the exposed surface..

Sheath-winged :: Sheath-winged (a.) Having elytra, or wing cases, as a beetle..

Sheathbill :: Sheathbill (n.) Either one of two species of birds composing the genus Chionis, and family Chionidae, native of the islands of the Antarctic seas..

Neurokeratin :: Neurokeratin (n.) A substance, resembling keratin, present in nerve tissue, as in the sheath of the axis cylinder of medullated nerve fibers. Like keratin it resists the action of most chemical agents, and by decomposition with sulphuric acid yields leucin and tyrosin..

Scabbard :: Scabbard (n.) The case in which the blade of a sword, dagger, etc., is kept; a sheath..

Concave :: Concave (n.) A curved sheath or breasting for a revolving cylinder or roll.

Whittle :: Whittle (n.) A knife; esp., a pocket, sheath, or clasp knife..

Beak :: Beak (n.) The bill or nib of a bird, consisting of a horny sheath, covering the jaws. The form varied much according to the food and habits of the bird, and is largely used in the classification of birds..

Quiver :: Quiver (n.) A case or sheath for arrows to be carried on the person.

Sheathy :: Sheathy (a.) Forming or resembling a sheath or case.

Glove :: Glove (n.) A cover for the hand, or for the hand and wrist, with a separate sheath for each finger. The latter characteristic distinguishes the glove from the mitten..

Perimysium :: Perimysium (n.) The connective tissue sheath which surrounds a muscle, and sends partitions inwards between the bundles of muscular fibers..

Sarcolemma :: Sarcolemma (n.) The very thin transparent and apparently homogeneous sheath which incloses a striated muscular fiber; the myolemma.

Invaginate :: Invaginate (v. t.) To insert as in a sheath; to produce intussusception in.

Sheathing :: Sheathing (n.) That which sheathes.

Sheathed :: Sheathed (a.) Povided with, or inclosed in, sheath..

Insheathe :: Insheathe (v. t.) To insert as in a sheath; to sheathe.

Sheath :: Sheath (n.) One of the elytra of an insect.

Sheathing :: Sheathing (n.) The first covering of boards on the outside wall of a frame house or on a timber roof; also, the material used for covering; ceiling boards in general..

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