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Uncover vs Unsheathe - What's the difference?

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Uncover is a related term of unsheathe.


As verbs the difference between uncover and unsheathe

is that uncover is to remove the cover of an object while unsheathe is to deprive of a sheath; to draw from the sheath or scabbard, as a sword.

uncover

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • to remove the cover of an object
  • The model railway was uncovered .
  • To reveal the identity of
  • The murderer has finally been uncovered .
  • To show openly; to disclose; to reveal.
  • * Milton
  • To uncover his perjury to the oath of his coronation.
  • To divest of the hat or cap; to bare the head of.
  • to uncover oneself

    Antonyms

    * cover up

    unsheathe

    English

    Alternative forms

    * unsheath

    Verb

  • To deprive of a sheath; to draw from the sheath or scabbard, as a sword.