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sfoderare

to draw

verb sfoh-deh-RAH-reh Rare
Communication Expressions

Also means

to unsheathe

Usage Note

Sfoderare literally means to draw a weapon from its sheath (sfoderare una spada), and figuratively to deploy a skill or quality dramatically: ha sfoderato un sorriso smagliante ('he flashed a dazzling smile'). The figurative use is very common in sports and journalism. The prefix s- reverses foderare (to line/sheathe). It takes avere as auxiliary.

Examples

"Ha sfoderato tutta la sua esperienza in campo."

Natural Translation

He drew on all his experience on the pitch.

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