yataghan
- noun
- /jəˈtɑːɡən/
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yatagán
- She admired the intricate designs carved into the handle of the yataghan displayed in the museum.
Examples
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In the old market, vendors showcased beautifully crafted yataghans that locals used for both utility and decoration.
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The soldier drew his yataghan as a sign of bravery during the battle.
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A number of girls ... with swords of every possible shape, Malay cresses, Turkish scimitars, and Arab yataghans being represented.
Academic text (1990)
Synonyms
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4.4
A short pointed knife used for stabbing
15
9.9
A dagger with a wavy blade that people in Southeast Asia use for fighting or ceremonies
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7.5
A long curved Japanese sword with one sharp edge used by samurai
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7.7
A large hunting knife with a wide blade and a guard between blade and handle
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9.9
A small traditional knife from Malaysia or Indonesia with a wavy blade
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9.9
A short curved knife that people use as a weapon in the Caucasus
A curved knife from Nepal used by Gurkha soldiers
A heavy knife with a wide blade used for chopping wood or meat
A small folding knife with a long oval handle and one strong blade
How Long
Surface Forms
Etymology
Yataghan comes from the name of a town in Turkey, Yatağan, where these curved blades were made, so it still means that long, single-edged Turkish knife used as a weapon.