sword

Speech parts

1. sword - Noun

2. sword - Verb

3. Sword - Proper noun

Meaning

An offensive weapon, having a long and usually sharp/pointed blade with a cutting edge or edges. It is the general term, including the small sword, rapier, saber, scimiter, and many other varieties.

Hence, the emblem of judicial vengeance or punishment, or of authority and power.

Destruction by the sword, or in battle; war; dissension.

The military power of a country.

One of the end bars by which the lay of a hand loom is suspended.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

baton sabre cutlass battle arrow knife rapier chisel scimitar steel brand antenna blade armor axe
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Hypernyms

arm

Hyponyms

sabre cutlass rapier saber broadsword falchion

Phrases with the word

sword of Damocles great sword flesh one's maiden sword a double-edged sword point of a sword sword-cut

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Examples

Never give a sword to a man who can't dance. Confucius

When the sword is once drawn, the passions of men observe no bounds of moderation. Alexander Hamilton

In politics, as in religion, it is equally absurd to aim at making proselytes by fire and sword. Heresies in either can rarely be cured by persecution. Alexander Hamilton

The pen is mightier than the sword. Dutch Proverb

The pen is mightier than the sword. English Proverb

Do not draw your sword to kill a fly. Korean Proverb

Close letter words and terms

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