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sword

sword

1.0
A long metal weapon with a handle used for cutting or stabbing
  • 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,

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Examples

  • Here today, I draw my sword against the King.

  • I won honor by the sword, possessions through power.

  • But right now, could you put down your sword and have some coffee?

  • Somebody give him a sword.

  • Later, he rode through the camp with his sword drawn to emphasize his point.

  • Draw your swords, and come with me!

  • Alexander simply took his sword and sliced it in half.

  • Edwin, is your sword just for show, or is it sharp?

  • On the right, draw your swords!

  • The knight raised his sword high before charging into battle.

Synonyms

weapon
vssword
1.0

A tool like a gun that people use to hurt or kill

is a specific long bladed fighting tool rather than any object for harm
blade
vssword
310 1.0

The flat sharp part of a knife or sword that cuts

is the whole long handled weapon that includes such a cutting part
saber
vssword
  • US
51 7.0

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

is the general long bladed weapon used across many roles and times
steel
vssword
  • Archaic
28 9.9

A long metal sword with a sharp blade used in battle

is the modern general term for a long bladed weapon used for cutting or thrusting
brand
vssword
  • Archaic
15 9.9

A long metal sword used in old stories

is the usual current word for such a long bladed weapon
cutlass
vssword
10 9.1

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

is generally a longer bladed weapon used for cutting or thrusting
rapier
vssword
8 9.8

A thin, light sword with a very sharp point for quick, careful attacks

is broader, covering long blades used for cutting as well as thrusting
katana
vssword
6 7.5

A long curved Japanese sword with one sharp edge used by samurai

is the general long bladed weapon not limited to one culture or style
broadsword
vssword
5 8.2

A large heavy sword with a wide straight blade used for cutting in battle

is the general long bladed weapon used for cutting or thrusting
foil
vssword
  • Specialized
3 6.5

A light thin sword with a blunt tip used in fencing

is a true fighting blade used for cutting or thrusting, not only sport
cavalry sword
vssword
1 8.0

A long curved sword used by soldiers on horses

is the general long bladed weapon not specialised for mounted combat
tuck
vssword
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A long thin sword with a narrow blade used for fighting

is the broad long bladed weapon used in many periods and types
fencing sword
vssword
1 4.2

A light, blunt metal weapon used for sport fighting with protective gear

is a real combat blade designed to cut or thrust, not a sport tool
backsword
vssword
  • Archaic
9.9

A sword with one sharp side and a flat back used for fighting

is a term that covers blades with either single or double cutting edges
cutlas
vssword
  • Archaic
9.9

A short heavy sword with a curved edge used by sailors

is generally a longer bladed weapon used for cutting or thrusting

Antonyms

1.0

A calm, quiet feeling in your mind without worry

Idioms

4 8.4

To accept blame or quit a job to protect other people

sword of Damocles
  • Literature
2 9.7

A constant danger that can happen to someone at any time

9.9

To use a sword in battle for the first time

People who use violence are likely to die violently

Stop fighting and try to be friends again

Compounds

1 9.4

A walking stick that hides a small sword inside

1 6.1

A traditional dance where men step over or wave swords during celebrations

sword and sorcery
  • Literature
1 7.8

Stories about brave heroes, magic, and dangerous adventures in a long-ago world

A long curved sword used by soldiers on horses

A light, blunt metal weapon used for sport fighting with protective gear

1 9.9

A walking stick that hides a long knife inside for use as a weapon

9.6

A grasslike plant from Australia that flowers in spring with clusters of woolly flowers

A dance where people step over and move swords in careful steps

sword bean
  • Indian
9.9

A tropical climbing plant with long pods containing beans used as food in Asian cooking

A tropical plant with long, narrow leaves shaped like a sword

A grass with long narrow sharp leaves that can cut skin

sword-cut
  • Archaic
8.1

A scar on the skin made by a sword

A small decorative cord or tassel that hangs from a sword hilt and keeps the sword tied to the wrist

A tall garden plant with long narrow leaves and bright flower spikes

A tropical plant with grey-green leaves made of many thin parts used in shaded gardens

How Long

broadsword
5 8.2
sword
1.0
dagger
103 4.4

Surface Forms

sword singular
swords plural

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.