kindjal

Examples

• All

• The Russian officer displayed his kindjal with pride during the ceremony.

• He drew his kindjal swiftly, demonstrating its sharp, curved blade.

• Museum visitors admired the ornate designs on the ancient kindjals in the display case.

• He skillfully wielded the kindjal during the demonstration.

• The warrior skillfully wielded his kindjal during the traditional dance.

• In the museum, I admired the ornate designs carved into the kindjal on display.

• During the festival, many men donned traditional attire and carried a kindjal at their side.

Synonyms

D

dagger

vskindjal

103 4.4

A short pointed knife used for stabbing

is a slightly curved short sword from a specific regional tradition

K

kris

vskindjal

15 9.9

A dagger with a wavy blade that people in Southeast Asia use for fighting or ceremonies

is slightly curved without a wavy blade and originates in the Caucasus

D

dirk

vskindjal

14 9.9

A long, straight pointed knife once worn by Scottish Highlanders

is shorter and slightly curved, from a Caucasus tradition

S

stiletto

vskindjal

4 7.5

A small thin dagger used for stabbing

is slightly curved and heavier, from a Caucasus tradition not a thin stabbing type

C

crease

vskindjal

• Archaic

1 9.9

A small traditional knife from Malaysia or Indonesia with a wavy blade

is a slightly curved Caucasus blade not the wavy Southeast Asian type

T

tanto

vskindjal

1 9.9

A short Japanese sword that has a strong angled tip

is slightly curved and belongs to a Caucasus tradition not a Japanese tip style

C

cutlas

vskindjal

• Archaic

9.9

A short heavy sword with a curved edge used by sailors

is lighter and regionally Caucasus not mainly a heavy naval blade

Y

yataghan

vskindjal

9.9

A long curved Turkish knife with one sharp edge used as a weapon

is shorter with only slight curve and belongs to Caucasus tradition

Surface Forms

Etymology