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backsword

backsword

9.9
A sword with one sharp side and a flat back used for fighting
  • noun
  • Archaic
translation icon : espada de un solo filo
  • The knight drew his backsword and prepared to defend himself against the attackers.

Examples

  • Collectors of antique weapons prize the backsword for its historical significance and unique shape.

  • Traditional English fencing often made use of the backsword due to its sturdy design.

  • The fencer wielded a backsword during the match.

  • He trained with a backsword to prepare for the tournament.

  • The knight drew his backsword and prepared to defend himself against the attackers.

  • Traditional English fencing often made use of the backsword due to its sturdy design.

  • He trained with a backsword to prepare for the tournament.

Synonyms

sword
vsbacksword
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A long metal weapon with a handle used for cutting or stabbing

is a specific type with one cutting edge and flat back for dueling

Surface Forms

backsword singular
backswords plural

Morphology

backsword = back + sword (transparent) = back + sword

The meaning is directly built from the clear combination of 'back' + 'sword' to denote a sword with a flat/uncut back and a single cutting edge.

Etymology

Backsword is simply back 'the flat, unsharpened side' plus sword 'a blade'. So a backsword is a sword with one cutting edge and a flat back, which explains why it was used in fencing and duels.