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scimitar

scimitar

8 8.7
A sword with a curved blade and the sharp edge on the outer side
  • noun
  • /ˈsɪmɪtɑr/
: cimitarra
  • The Executioner removes a bright scimitar from beneath his cloak.
  • hilt of a scimitar
  • wooden scimitar
  • curved scimitar

Anyway, Aim decided that he was going to make me a scimitar.

Examples

  • Drizzt handed Regis the torch and drew out his scimitars, Twinkle glowing a soft blue.

    Fiction book (1992)

  • We could go east along the Scimitar Ridge until we get to the river, then double back to the village.

    A Lonely Place to Die (2011)

  • Reisz crossed in front of her, swinging his scimitar at the creature's malleable arm.

    Fiction book (1992)

  • Thorpey looks up and brightens: On a nearby wall is a long, curved scimitar.

    Fiction book (2000)

  • This robe was girt about with a broad black belt, at which there hung an immeasurable scimitar in a black scabbard.

  • Drizzt came up from his low crouch; his scimitars leaped into his slender hands.

    Fiction book (1992)

  • The ancient warrior brandished his scimitar, ready to defend his honor.

  • The museum displayed a beautiful scimitar with intricate designs etched into its blade.

  • In the story, the hero wielded a legendary scimitar that could cut through solid stone.

Synonyms

sword
vsscimitar
711 1.0

A long metal weapon with a handle used for cutting or stabbing

is a specific curved form from Middle Eastern or Asian tradition with convex edge
saber
vsscimitar
  • US
38 7.0

A long sword with a curved blade and one sharp edge used by soldiers on horses and in fencing

is similar but defined by Middle Eastern or Asian origin and convex cutting edge
cutlass
vsscimitar
4 9.1

A short heavy curved sword with one cutting edge used by sailors and pirates

is similar in curve but tied to Middle Eastern origin rather than nautical use
slasher
vsscimitar
  • NSFW
1 8.3

A weapon like a sword or dagger used for cutting

is a named regional curved blade with convex cutting edge not any slashing weapon

How Curved

scimitar
8 8.7
dao
  • Specialized
1 9.9
saber
  • US
38 7.0
broadsword
5 8.2
rapier
6 9.8

Surface Forms

scimitar singular
scimitars plural

Etymology

The word scimitar comes from the Persian word shamshir, which means 'curved sword'. That's why scimitar today refers to a sword with a curved, banana-shaped blade used in the Middle East and Asia.