resheaths
Puts blade away
Resheaths means to put back into a sheath, typically referring to a blade or sword that has been drawn.
After using or displaying a knife, sword, or similar weapon, one resheaths it by sliding it back into its protective covering.
The term applies literally to bladed instruments and occasionally figuratively to anything that extends and retracts, like claws.
The samurai resheaths his katana with practiced precision.
Protective case for blades
replace · fit · cover · secure · encase · house · envelop · reposition
Hilted fighting blade
- katanaCurved Japanese fighting blade
- daggerShort pointed stabbing blade
- knifeSharp cutting utensil
- rapierSlender dueling blade
sabre · cutlass · machete · bayonet · gladius · claymore · broadsword · foil
Removing dirt and mess
- oilingApplying slick substance
- polishingSmoothing by friction
- wipingRubbing to clean
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
conditioning · drying · rust prevention · leather care · honing · sharpening · preservation
Combat with blunted blades
- kendoJapanese bamboo fencing
- sparringPractice combat training
- duelingFormal armed combat
- drillHole-boring device
practice · ceremony · salute · disengagement · ceasefire · truce · stand down · holstering
scabbard
Protective case for blades
return · replace · fit · cover · secure · encase · house · envelop · reposition · reattach
sword
Hilted fighting blade
rapier · sabre · cutlass · machete · bayonet · gladius · claymore · broadsword · foil · epee
cleaning
Removing dirt and mess
inspection · conditioning · drying · rust prevention · leather care · honing · sharpening · preservation
fencing
Combat with blunted blades
drill · practice · ceremony · salute · disengagement · ceasefire · truce · stand down · holstering
resheathsunsheathes
Removes from protective covering
draws · unsheaths · bares · pulls · brandishes