The word sheath refers to something that is meant to cover something for protection. The usual uses for a sheath would be to cover and protect the blade of a knife, sword or dagger.
The myelin sheath acts as a covering on the axon of a neuron just as the covering on the cord you plug into an electrical socket. If it is damaged, the current can be "short circuited" and the neuron and the axon will not function. This sheath allows impulses to travel rapidly. MS is a disease where these sheaths are damaged.
It used to be, but now the ground wire (which replaced the aluminum strip) in the BX cable is used. The ground wire is now used to complete the grounding of connected devices rather that the sheath of the BX.
Schwann cells are neuroglial cells that actually cover and insulate axons. They not only help to spend up nerve transmission, but they also feed the neuron.
Sheathes are still used to house ornate swords and bayonnettes in the army.
No, it is not recommended to re-sheath a needle as it can increase the risk of needle stick injuries. It is best to dispose of used needles in a proper sharps container to ensure safety.
you cover it with a sheath
A sheath knife is a knife blade that fits in a cover of some sort of material such as nylon or leather. The cover protects the knife, and also serves as a carrier.
A scabbard is a sheath for holding a sword or other large blade or gun; such as a rifle. Scabbards have been made of many materials over the millennia, including leather, wood, and metals such as brass or steel.
it means to draw from a sheath (blade cover) usually with a weapon
the hilt. and it can also be called a haft. <3
You sheath a knife.The verb, sheath, means to cover a knife blade, or the whole knife, with a sheath.The verb, sheathing, means putting the knife into a sheath; the knife is then sheathed (adjective).The noun, sheath, in this context, is a cover, usually fitted, made for carrying a knife or other kind of bladed implement.The verb, sheaf, means to gather (things) and bind or collect (them) into a bundle: 'a sheaf of papers'.The noun, sheaf, is the bundle of things which you've sheafed (adjective) by sheafing (verb) them.
A sturdy sheath will protect your sword from incidental damage. The Bowie knife, also known as an Arkansas toothpick, is a large sheath knife.
A scabbard is a sheath for holding a sword or other large blade. Scabbards have been made of many materials over the millennia, including leather, wood, and metals such as brass or steel. The scabbards are used for swords so that we can cover them. The scabbards act as a protecting sheath which covers the whole sword by giving it an outer covering.
The myelin sheath acts as a covering on the axon of a neuron just as the covering on the cord you plug into an electrical socket. If it is damaged, the current can be "short circuited" and the neuron and the axon will not function. This sheath allows impulses to travel rapidly. MS is a disease where these sheaths are damaged.
The banded leaf and sheath blight are characterized by concentric spots that cover the leaves and husks. The primary damage is a brownish rotting of the ears.
A knife 'sheath' is a leather cover in which the knife is kept and worn on a belt.
A sheath is what a knife, axe, or machete is carried in while not being used. They are usually made of leather or a heavy nylon. They protect the carrier from accidental cuts by covering the blade.