"Sheathlike" Example Sentences
1. The scabbard was sheathlike, but it was not sturdy enough to protect the sword.
2. The bark of the tree had a sheathlike appearance, and it was hard to peel off.
3. The caterpillar had a sheathlike covering that protected it from predators.
4. The leaves of the aloe vera plant have sheathlike bases that protect the stem.
5. The bird's feathers were sheathlike, and they provided insulation from the cold.
6. The insect's antenna had a sheathlike cover that allowed it to sense its surroundings.
7. The snake had a sheathlike skin that it shed regularly to grow.
8. The fish's scales had a sheathlike texture that protected it from the water's currents.
9. The flower had a sheathlike bud that opened up in the sunlight.
10. The mushrooms had sheathlike caps that protected their spores.
11. The stem of the bamboo was sheathlike and provided support for the plant.
12. The plant's root had a sheathlike covering that protected it from the soil.
13. The lizard's tail had a sheathlike structure that allowed it to detach easily.
14. The horse's hooves were sheathlike, and they protected its feet.
15. The tree's branches had a sheathlike bark that protected them from damage.
16. The butterfly had a sheathlike cocoon that protected it during metamorphosis.
17. The meteor had a sheathlike outer layer that protected it as it entered the Earth's atmosphere.
18. The insect's wings had a sheathlike membrane that allowed it to fly.
19. The flower had a sheathlike petal that protected the reproductive organs.
20. The plant's stem had a sheathlike covering that prevented water loss.
21. The snake's fangs had a sheathlike coating that protected them from wear and tear.
22. The bat had a sheathlike wing membrane that allowed it to fly.
23. The lizard's skin had a sheathlike texture that protected it from the sun's rays.
24. The fish had a sheathlike mucus layer that protected it from parasites.
25. The tree's roots had a sheathlike layer that prevented them from drying out.
26. The bird's beak had a sheathlike keratin layer that protected it from damage.
27. The plant's leaves had a sheathlike shape that helped with water retention.
28. The insect had a sheathlike ovipositor that allowed it to lay eggs.
29. The flower had a sheathlike sepal that protected the developing bud.
30. The fish had a sheathlike gill cover that protected its breathing organ.
Common Phases
Sheathing the sword in its
sheathlike scabbard; wearing a
sheathlike dress to the party; the snake's skin was
sheathlike and shiny; the flower petals had a
sheathlike texture; the building had a
sheathlike design.