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claymore

claymore

1 9.9
A large two-edged sword used by Scottish Highlanders
  • noun
  • /ˈkleɪmɔːr/
  • Archaic
translation icon : claymore
  • The ancient claymore on display in the museum showcased the craftsmanship of Scottish artisans.
  • a two-handed claymore

Examples

  • Finish him off with the Claymore!

    Darkweb (2016)

  • Robert put his hand to his own claymore.

    Fiction book (1999)

  • If I had to kill an ox, A claymore would be my first choice.

    Rob Roy (1995)

  • "His hand tightened on the claymore.

    Fiction book (1999)

  • The knight raised his claymore high, ready to face his opponent on the battlefield.

  • With a swift motion, she swung her claymore to fend off the attackers at the castle gates.

Compounds

claymore mine
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A small bomb that explodes in one direction to hit people nearby

How Big

claymore
  • Archaic
1 9.9
broadsword
5 8.2
sword
∞ 1.0
dagger
103 4.4
to knife
  • NSFW
2 5.5

Surface Forms

claymore singular
claymores plural

Etymology

Claymore comes from the old Scottish Gaelic words claidheamh and mór, which mean 'sword' and 'big'. So a claymore was originally a very large two-handed sword, which is why the word means a heavy, double-edged Highland sword.