Sheath

SHEATH

-noun

1. a case or covering for the blade of a knife, sword, etc.

2. any similar close-fitting case

3. biology an enclosing or protective structure, such as a leaf base encasing the stem of a plant

4. the protective covering on an electric cable

5. a figure-hugging dress with a narrow tapering skirt

6. another name for condom

-verb

7. (trans.) another word for sheathe

Despite looming fall
Pumpkin flowers still
Burst out of their sheath
Looking for adventure