SWORD Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the word sword. (close relations)
Definition of SWORD
Best Alternative Words for SWORD
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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 | ||||||||
| cutlass | nounn | |||||||
noun • a short heavy curved sword with one edge; formerly used by sailors | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| falchion | nounn | |||||||
noun • a short broad slightly convex medieval sword with a sharp point | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| rapier | nounn | |||||||
noun • a straight sword with a narrow blade and two edges | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| gladius | nounn | |||||||
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| katana | nounn | |||||||
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| brand | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a name given to a product or service • a recognizable kind • identification mark on skin, made by burning • a piece of wood that has been burned or is burning • a symbol of disgrace or infamy • a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard verb • burn with a branding iron to indicate ownership; of animals • to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful • mark with a brand or trademark • mark or expose as infamous | ||||||||
| steel | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range • a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard • knife sharpener consisting of a ridged steel rod verb • get ready for something difficult or unpleasant • cover, plate, or edge with steel | ||||||||
