Sword
[sɔːd] or [sɔrd]
Definition
(noun.) a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard.
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Definition
(n.) 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.
(n.) Hence, the emblem of judicial vengeance or punishment, or of authority and power.
(n.) Destruction by the sword, or in battle; war; dissension.
(n.) The military power of a country.
(n.) One of the end bars by which the lay of a hand loom is suspended.
Typist: Waldo
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. Sabre, broadsword, cutlass, falchion, cimeter, rapier, claymore.
Editor: Woodrow
Definition
n. an offensive weapon with a long blade sharp upon one or both edges for cutting or thrusting: destruction by the sword or by war war military force: the emblem of vengeance or justice or of authority and power.—adj. Sword′-and-buck′ler fought with sword and buckler not the rapier: armed with sword and buckler.—ns. Sword′-arm -hand the arm hand that wields the sword; Sword′-bay′onet a bayonet shaped somewhat like a sword and used as one; Sword′-bear′er a public officer who carries the sword of state; Sword′-belt a military belt from which the sword is hung; Sword′bill a South American humming-bird with a bill longer than its body; Sword′-break′er an old weapon for grasping and breaking an adversary's sword; Sword′-cane -stick a cane or stick containing a sword; Sword′craft skill with the sword; military power; Sword′-cut a blow wound or scar caused by the edge of a sword; Sword′-dance a dance in which the display of naked swords or movements made with such form a part; Sword′-doll′ar a Scotch silver coin under James VI. worth 2s. 6d. in English money having a sword on the reverse; Sword′er (Shak.) a swordsman; Sword′fish a family of spiny-rayed Teleostean fishes sometimes 12 to 15 feet in length with a sword about 3 feet long formed from a compressed prolongation of the upper jaw; Sword′-flag the European water-flag or yellow iris; Sword′-grass a kind of sedge; Sword′-guard the part of a sword-hilt that protects the bearer's hand; Sword′-knot a ribbon tied to the hilt of a sword; Sword′-law government by the sword.—adj. Sword′less destitute of a sword.—ns. Sword′play fencing; Sword′player a fencer.—adj. Sword′-proof capable of resisting the blow or thrust of a sword.—n. Sword′-rack a rack for holding swords.—adj. Sword′-shaped ensiform.—ns. Swords′man a man skilled in the use of a sword; Swords′manship.
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Unserious Contents or Definition
To dream that you wear a sword, indicates that you will fill some public position with honor. To have your sword taken from you, denotes your vanquishment in rivalry. To see others bearing swords, foretells that altercations will be attended with danger. A broken sword, foretells despair.
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Examples
- As my sword went up to end her horrid career her paralysis left her, and with an ear-piercing shriek she turned to flee. Edgar Rice Burroughs. The Gods of Mars.
- We have told our story of Europe; the reader may judge whether the glitter of the German sword is exceptionally blinding. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Ay, but he held his sword in his left hand, and so pointed across his body with it, said the Templar. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- The champions were therefore prohibited to thrust with the sword, and were confined to striking. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- Forced my brother to draw upon him, and has fallen by my brother's sword--like a gentleman. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- After which the renowned Valerian (if he survive,) will fight with the broad-sword, LEFT HANDED! Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- See, I have it here, and as she spoke she drew Tan Gama's short-sword from beneath her sleeping silks and furs. Edgar Rice Burroughs. The Gods of Mars.
- I raised my sword arm to deal the blow that should free me, and then I felt a heavy body upon my back. Edgar Rice Burroughs. The Gods of Mars.
- Behind the throne was a narrow doorway and in this Than Kosis now stood facing me, with drawn long-sword. Edgar Rice Burroughs. A Princess of Mars.
- With these words the noble fellow unbuckled his scabbard and flung his sword upon the ground before me. Edgar Rice Burroughs. The Gods of Mars.
- One night last summer he glared at me like Famine and Sword, and it made me feel so low that I didn't comb out my few hairs for two days. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- Like lightning he wheeled and before I could so much as lower my hand the point of his long-sword was at my breast. Edgar Rice Burroughs. A Princess of Mars.
- He had a blue cloak, and was always girt with his sword, hilt and belt being of gold and silver. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Yet, bethink thee, noble Saxon, said the knight, thou hast neither hauberk, nor corslet, nor aught but that light helmet, target, and sword. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- And there is a jewelled short-sword which I took from the body of a northern Jeddak. Edgar Rice Burroughs. The Gods of Mars.
- Three swords are better than two. Edgar Rice Burroughs. The Gods of Mars.
- I could see messengers running swiftly through the audience, and as they passed the nobles there unsheathed their swords and sprang into the arena. Edgar Rice Burroughs. The Gods of Mars.
- I have seen this whole body of horse, upon a word of command, draw their swords at once, and brandish them in the air. Jonathan Swift. Gulliver's Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World.
- The horsemen abreast of that cart, frequently point out one man in it with their swords. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- One by one I raised the swords to my lips and buckled them again upon their owners. Edgar Rice Burroughs. The Gods of Mars.
- At the far side of the room a rack held the swords and firearms of the men. Edgar Rice Burroughs. The Gods of Mars.
- The soldiers' swords are sharpened there, said Mr. Lorry. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- The others rushed madly upon me with drawn swords. Edgar Rice Burroughs. The Gods of Mars.
- Then as swords menaced me a command from Xodar stayed the hands of his fellows. Edgar Rice Burroughs. The Gods of Mars.
- I have some used swords very cheap. Ernest Hemingway. A Farewell To Arms.
- The banners of the knights of the garter, and their half drawn swords, were hung in vain emblazonry above the stalls. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- Where did you get swords from? Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- The warriors finally dismounted and hobbling their animals advanced toward us on foot with drawn long-swords. Edgar Rice Burroughs. A Princess of Mars.
- Xodar was burdened with the boy, and I with the three long-swords. Edgar Rice Burroughs. The Gods of Mars.
- They also contriv ed to temper the metal, and to make helmets, swords, lance-points, ploughs, tools, and other implements of iron. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
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