RAPIER Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word rapier. (close relations)
Definition of RAPIER
Best Alternative Words for RAPIER
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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 | ||||||||
| cutlass | nounn | |||||||
noun • a short heavy curved sword with one edge; formerly used by sailors | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| saber | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
| tuck | verbv | |||||||
noun • eatables (especially sweets) • (sports) a bodily position adopted in some sports (such as diving or skiing) in which the knees are bent and the thighs are drawn close to the chest • a narrow flattened pleat or fold that is stitched in place • a straight sword with a narrow blade and two edges verb • fit snugly into • make a tuck or several folds in • draw together into folds or puckers | ||||||||
