unsheath
Pull from scabbard
To unsheath is to draw something from a sheath or protective covering, typically a blade: He unsheathed his sword.
The word applies to anything revealed by removing a covering: The cat unsheathed its claws.
Figuratively, to unsheath is to bring something into the open, ready for use.
Hilted fighting blade
- scabbardProtective case for blades
- daggerShort pointed stabbing blade
- katanaCurved Japanese fighting blade
- saberCurved military sword
rapier · cutlass · draw · steel · claymore · broadsword · longsword · shortsword
sword
Hilted fighting blade
- scabbardProtective case for blades
- daggerShort pointed stabbing blade
- katanaCurved Japanese fighting blade
saber · rapier · cutlass · draw · steel · claymore · broadsword · longsword · shortsword · scimitar
ready
Suitable for use now
brace · alert · poised · stance · guard · engage · confront · challenge · threaten · intimidate
expose
Make known publicly
display · brandish · flash · show · manifest · demonstrate · bring forth · lay bare · present · disclose