1syllable
sheathes
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Because it is a word with a single syllable, sheathes is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions ofsheathes
1verb
- To put (something such as a knife or sword) into a sheath.
- To encase (something) with a protective covering.
- Of an animal: to draw back or retract (a body part) into the body, such as claws into a paw.
- To thrust (a sharp object like a sword, a claw, or a tusk) into something.
- To abandon or cease (animosity, etc.)
- To provide (a sword, etc.) with a sheath.
- To relieve the harsh or painful effect of (a drug, a poison, etc.).
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