resheath
Return blade home
To resheath is to return something to its sheath after it has been drawn—typically a blade: He resheathed his sword and stepped back.
The word appears in fantasy literature and historical contexts more than everyday speech, since few modern objects require sheathing.
Protective case for blades
- holsterSidearm carrying case
- returnGo back again
- retractWithdraw something said
- reinsertionAct of putting back
replacement · securing · stowing · repositioning · concealment · storage · snap · click
Protective case for blades
- guardWatchful defensive attention
- coverProtect by overlaying
- shieldingProtecting from harm
- encasementProtective outer shell
casing · safety · sleeve · securing · preservation · safekeeping
Formal event marking occasions
- traditionCustom passed through generations
- riteCeremonial act or practice
- saluteGestural sign of honor
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
formality · protocol · presentation · knighting · investiture · samurai · iaido · katana
State of being equipped
- alertnessActive mental awareness
- vigilanceState of keen awareness
- anticipationState of awaiting something
- standbyReady substitute awaiting use
reserve · poised · quick-draw · accessibility · responsiveness · mobility · trained · practiced
Agreed halt to fighting
- truceAgreed halt to hostilities
- armisticeAgreement to cease hostilities
- reconciliationRestoration of friendly relations
- accordHarmony between parties
detente · conciliation · pacification · stand-down · disengagement · de-escalation · surrender · yielding
scabbard
Protective case for blades
reinsertion · replacement · securing · stowing · repositioning · concealment · storage · snap · click · slide
scabbard
Protective case for blades
encasement · casing · safety · sleeve · securing · preservation · safekeeping
ceremony
Formal event marking occasions
- traditionCustom passed through generations
- riteCeremonial act or practice
- saluteGestural sign of honor
honor · formality · protocol · presentation · knighting · investiture · samurai · iaido · katana · etiquette
preparedness
State of being equipped
- alertnessActive mental awareness
- vigilanceState of keen awareness
- anticipationState of awaiting something
standby · reserve · poised · quick-draw · accessibility · responsiveness · mobility · trained · practiced · instinctive
ceasefire
Agreed halt to fighting
- truceAgreed halt to hostilities
- armisticeAgreement to cease hostilities
- reconciliationRestoration of friendly relations
accord · detente · conciliation · pacification · stand-down · disengagement · de-escalation · surrender · yielding · restraint