GLADIUS Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word gladius. (close relations)
Definition of GLADIUS
Best Alternative Words for GLADIUS
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blade | nounn | |||||||
noun • especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole • a dashing young man • something long and thin resembling a blade of grass • a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard • a cut of beef from the shoulder blade • a broad flat body part (as of the shoulder or tongue) • the part of the skate that slides on the ice • flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water • the flat part of a tool or weapon that (usually) has a cutting edge | ||||||||
broadsword | nounn | |||||||
noun • a sword with a broad blade and (usually) two cutting edges; used to cut rather than stab | ||||||||
claymore | nounn | |||||||
noun • a large double-edged broadsword; formerly used by Scottish Highlanders • an antipersonnel land mine whose blast is aimed at the oncoming enemy | ||||||||
cutlass | nounn | |||||||
noun • a short heavy curved sword with one edge; formerly used by sailors | ||||||||
dagger | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a short knife with a pointed blade used for piercing or stabbing • a character used in printing to indicate a second cross reference or footnote when the asterisk has already been used | ||||||||
dirk | nounn | |||||||
noun • a relatively long dagger with a straight blade | ||||||||
epee | nounn | |||||||
noun • a fencing sword similar to a foil but with a heavier blade | ||||||||
foil | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a piece of thin and flexible sheet metal • anything that serves by contrast to call attention to another thing's good qualities • a device consisting of a flat or curved piece (as a metal plate) so that its surface reacts to the water it is passing through • picture consisting of a positive photograph or drawing on a transparent base; viewed with a projector • a light slender flexible sword tipped by a button verb • enhance by contrast • hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of • cover or back with foil | ||||||||
knife | nounn | |||||||
noun • edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle • a weapon with a handle and blade with a sharp point • any long thin projection that is transient verb • use a knife on | ||||||||
machete | nounn | |||||||
noun • a large heavy knife used as a weapon or for cutting vegetation | ||||||||
rapier | nounn | |||||||
noun • a straight sword with a narrow blade and two edges | ||||||||
sabre | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle • a stout sword with a curved blade and thick back verb • cut or injure with a saber • kill with a saber | ||||||||
scimitar | nounn | |||||||
noun • a curved oriental saber; the edge is on the convex side of the blade | ||||||||
sword | nounn | |||||||
noun • a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard | ||||||||
weapon | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting • a means of persuading or arguing |