broadsword
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- noun
- /ˈbrɔːdˌsɔrd/
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- The knight drew his broadsword to defend himself against the incoming attack.
- broadsword swings
- draw the broadsword
- hold a broadsword
Examples
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Two of Arthur's armored horsemen unsheathe their broadswords and gallop after Ash.
Fiction book (1992) -
Fangs rushed toward Arthur, who raised his broadsword in defense.
Fiction book (2002) -
In her hands, it became a great broadsword with a shiny steel blade.
Fiction book (1992) -
Could you show me the way to maneuver a broadsword?
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Well, has this Bryant also taught you how to handle yourself with a broadsword?
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Where the broadsword fails, the dagger may succeed.
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Wallace draws his broadsword and leads his swordsmen out onto the field, attacking the knights that are still alive.
Fiction book (1995) -
Wallace fights with new vengeance, swinging the double-edged broadsword with deadly accuracy.
Fiction book (1995) -
Chieftains and better-armed warriors would also carry a broadsword, the favorite weapon of the Germanic noble warrior.
Blog text (15) -
Some swung broadswords; others, maces or battle-axes; some were jousters riding armored steeds.
Fiction book (1996)
Synonyms
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1.0
A long metal weapon with a handle used for cutting or stabbing
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Etymology
Broadsword joins broad ('wide') and sword ('a weapon'). Think of a big, wide blade made for 'cutting' across an opponent rather than 'stabbing', so a broadsword is a large sword with a wide, straight blade built for cutting.