sword
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1.0
- noun
- /sɔrd/
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- Her father snarled and plunged his burning sword towards her exposed heart.
- a double-edged sword
- hold a sword
- carry a sword
well now that's set up, can I put the sword back up? No,
- well now that's set up, can I put the sword back up? No,
- And Humperdinck drops the sword and goes and sits down, right.
- He had swords, like full on samurai swords underneath his clothing.
- I stabbed you through the heart with a massive sword and you caught on fire.
- Her father snarled and plunged his burning sword towards her exposed heart.
- You do not pull the sword out when you're talking to her.
- The sword gland ring, Gandalf's sword is high on my list.
- Do you know the greatest sword to cut people down with success?
Examples
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Here today, I draw my sword against the King.
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I won honor by the sword, possessions through power.
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But right now, could you put down your sword and have some coffee?
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Somebody give him a sword.
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Later, he rode through the camp with his sword drawn to emphasize his point.
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Draw your swords, and come with me!
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Alexander simply took his sword and sliced it in half.
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Edwin, is your sword just for show, or is it sharp?
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On the right, draw your swords!
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The knight raised his sword high before charging into battle.
Synonyms
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1.0
A tool like a gun that people use to hurt or kill
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1.0
The flat sharp part of a knife or sword that cuts
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7.0
A long sword with a curved blade and one sharp edge used by soldiers on horses and in fencing
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9.9
A long metal sword with a sharp blade used in battle
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9.9
A long metal sword used in old stories
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9.1
A short heavy curved sword with one cutting edge used by sailors and pirates
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9.8
A thin, light sword with a very sharp point for quick, careful attacks
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7.5
A long curved Japanese sword with one sharp edge used by samurai
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8.2
A large heavy sword with a wide straight blade used for cutting in battle
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6.5
A light thin sword with a blunt tip used in fencing
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8.0
A long curved sword used by soldiers on horses
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9.9
A long thin sword with a narrow blade used for fighting
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4.2
A light, blunt metal weapon used for sport fighting with protective gear
A sword with one sharp side and a flat back used for fighting
A short heavy sword with a curved edge used by sailors
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- Literature
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7.8
Stories about brave heroes, magic, and dangerous adventures in a long-ago world
- Australian
A grasslike plant from Australia that flowers in spring with clusters of woolly flowers
- Indian
A tropical climbing plant with long pods containing beans used as food in Asian cooking
A small decorative cord or tassel that hangs from a sword hilt and keeps the sword tied to the wrist
A tropical plant with grey-green leaves made of many thin parts used in shaded gardens
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Etymology
The word sword comes from the Old English word sweord, which meant a 'cutting' weapon. A helpful way to remember it is to think of the sharp 'sw-' movement like in 'swing' or 'swipe', so a sword is a long blade used for cutting or thrusting.