1. sword - Noun
2. sword - Verb
3. Sword - Proper noun
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 dictionaryNever 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