What is another word for unsheathing?

Pronunciation: [ʌnʃˈiːðɪŋ] (IPA)

Unsheathing refers to the action of drawing a weapon from its sheath or cover. Synonyms for unsheathing include unholstering, unscabbarding, unsheathing, drawing, unslinging, and extracting. These synonyms are apt for situations where a weapon is being pulled out for use. Unholstering specifically refers to the removal of a gun from its holster, while unscabbarding and unsheathing refer to the removal of a sword or knife from its scabbard or sheath respectively. Unslinging and extracting are commonly used for firearms and refer to the act of removing a weapon from its carrying sling or case. These synonymns for unsheathing are useful in writing about action scenes and conflicts.

What are the hypernyms for Unsheathing?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Unsheathing

The Mohammedans, as usual, vastly outnumbered their opponents; indeed, it is reported that Solyman declared: "I will send soldiers enough to walk over the bodies of these proud Knights without unsheathing their swords to fight."
"The Story of Malta"
Maturin M. Ballou
Gee, but we used to use hand-picked language when we were unsheathing our claws!
"At Good Old Siwash"
George Fitch
Accordingly, when the next night came, the king abode on wake, watching the youth; and as for the latter, he went to the door of the pavilion and unsheathing his scymitar, stood in the doorway.
"Supplemental Nights, Volume 1"
Richard F. Burton

Famous quotes with Unsheathing

  • The beacon-blaze unsheathing turns The face of darkness pale And now with one grand chop gives clearance to Our human visions . . .
    Richard Wilbur

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