rapier
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- noun
- /ˈreɪpiər/
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rapier
- The old museum displayed a collection of historical weapons, including a beautifully crafted rapier from the 17th century.
- rapier wit
- hilt of the rapier
- rapier blade
Vladimir Putin will no longer be receiving any bejeweled rapiers, nor shall any of his cream be clotted.
- Vladimir Putin will no longer be receiving any bejeweled rapiers, nor shall any of his cream be clotted.
Examples
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Tall, thin, mid-30s, carried a sword of some kind, a rapier, I think.
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Valentine pulls forth a rapier from the wall.
Fiction book (1998) -
This, my friend, is a rapier, not an axe.
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I can get my rapier and leverage him there and come in here and put it into him.
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Then he cut his rapier sharply through the air.
Fiction book (1993) -
I have four rapiers ready to go, sir.
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The bard's rapier hit once, and again, and again, but still Casimir came on.
Fiction book (1992) -
Gaston raised the rapier slowly from his side, pointing its tip toward Casimir.
Fiction book (1992) -
The emperor opened his mantle to reveal his Elene clothing, and then he drew his rapier.
Fiction book (1993) -
Gaston canted his rapier slightly to deflect the attack, and the razor edges ground against each other.
Fiction book (1992)
Synonyms
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A long metal weapon with a handle used for cutting or stabbing
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A long thin sword with a narrow blade used for fighting
How Thin
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word rapier likely comes from Spanish espada ropera, where ropa means 'clothes', because it began as a 'dress sword' worn with clothing. That's why a rapier is a thin, light sword made for quick thrusts in duels.