Definition: In the context of computer programming, "unsheathes" is a programming construct that refers to an operator in a programming language that is used to perform the opposite operation of what it was originally intended for. This can be done by replacing the original value with another value or performing some kind of mathematical operation on it. For example: ``` int x = 5; int y = x + 1; // replaces x with y ``` The "unsheathes" operator