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DictionaryswordBladed weapon
noun

sword

SORD/sɔːrd/

A long-bladed hand weapon.

A sword with a long metal blade rests beside a plain scabbard.

A long metal sword with a handle, guard and blade rests on white beside a plain scabbard; no fighting scene.
Etymology
swordOld Englishsword

Old English sweord already named the bladed weapon. It is held to be related to Old High German sweran, “to hurt,” a connection fitting its use for cutting or thrusting.

In context

Mania Comics Legends838:31
he drew his long sword from its sheath the blade gleaming with a cold silvery blue luster in the morning light
Everyone Mocked His D-Rank Talent—Until He Killed an LV100 Legendary Dungeon Boss at LV1!

More examples

  • The knight draws his sword before the duel.
  • The museum displays swords from several centuries.
  • The rebels trust the sword more than diplomacy.

Forms

sword · swords

swordsman noun — A person skilled in fighting with swords.

Similar words

saber
A sword with a curved blade, typically used for slashing.
rapier
A slender, sharply pointed sword designed mainly for thrusting.