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glaive

glaive

1 9.9
A spinning weapon with sharp edges like a star or disk used in fantasy stories
  • noun
  • /ɡleɪv/
  • Literature
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  • The ancient temple was guarded by statues holding a glaive in each hand.

Examples

  • The hero caught the spinning glaive just before it hit the ground.

  • The warrior wielded a glaive with great skill.

  • In many video games, a glaive is a powerful weapon used by skilled warriors.

  • Did you see that glaive in the fantasy movie?

  • The warrior brandished his glaive as he prepared for battle against the mythical beast.

  • In the game, you can throw your glaive to strike enemies from a distance.

  • The ancient text described a powerful glaive that could summon elemental forces.

Synonyms

projectile
vsglaive
46 6.6

An object thrown or fired through the air, often used as a weapon

is a bladed, star or disk shaped thrown weapon common in fantasy
missile
vsglaive
44 4.4

An object people throw, for example a stone, to hit someone or something

is specifically a bladed, star or disk shaped thrown weapon in fiction
saeta
vsglaive
  • Archaic
9.9

A small pointed weapon shot from a bow

is a bladed, star or disk shaped thrown weapon not a simple arrow
throwing stick
vsglaive
8.9

A wooden tool used to throw a spear farther and faster

is a bladed, star or disk shaped thrown weapon rather than a propelling tool

Surface Forms

glaive singular
glaives plural

Etymology

Glaive originally meant 'sword', from Latin gladius, but in modern fantasy writers used the word for other sharp, sword-like weapons. So a glaive in stories can be a throwing or spinning blade, yet the simple idea remains: it is a 'sword-like' weapon.