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Definition of Sword
1. Noun. A cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard.
Exact synonyms: Blade, Brand, Steel
Specialized synonyms: Backsword, Broadsword, Cavalry Sword, Saber, Sabre, Cutlas, Cutlass, Falchion, Fencing Sword, Rapier, Tuck
Terms within: Blade, Foible, Forte, Haft, Helve, Hilt, Peak, Point, Tip
Specialized synonyms: Excalibur
Generic synonyms: Arm, Weapon, Weapon System
Specialized synonyms: Backsword, Broadsword, Cavalry Sword, Saber, Sabre, Cutlas, Cutlass, Falchion, Fencing Sword, Rapier, Tuck
Terms within: Blade, Foible, Forte, Haft, Helve, Hilt, Peak, Point, Tip
Specialized synonyms: Excalibur
Generic synonyms: Arm, Weapon, Weapon System
Definition of Sword
1. n. An offensive weapon, having a long and usually sharp-pointed blade with a cutting edge or edges. It is the general term, including the small sword, rapier, saber, scimiter, and many other varieties.
Definition of Sword
1. a weapon having a long blade for cutting or thrusting [n -S]