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Definition of sword - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
historyweapon with a long sharp blade and hilt
- The knight drew his sword in battle.
2.
ceremonyceremonial weapon symbolizing authority
- The general wore a sword at the parade.
3.
cardsRare card from the swords suitRare
- She drew a sword from the deck.
4.
gameRare suit in certain playing card decksRare
- He played a sword to win the trick.
5.
weavingDated bar on a hand loom for suspensionDated
- The loom's sword was adjusted for tension.
Images of sword
weapon with a long sharp blade and hilt 
ceremonial weapon symbolizing authority 
bar on a hand loom for suspension
Expressions with sword
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something with both beneficial and adverse effects
His sharp wit was a double-edged sword, often offending people unintentionally..
something with both positive and negative effects
Social media is a dual-edged sword, offering both connectivity and privacy concerns.
something with potential for both positive and negative outcomes
His sharp wit was a two-edged sword, often offending people unintentionally.
accept responsibility for a mistake or failure
The CEO decided to fall on his sword after the company's scandal.
symbol of power enforcing justice and fairness
The judge wielded the sword of justice in the courtroom.
initiate a conflict or confrontation
He drew the sword against the unfair policy.
situation where someone faces a constant or imminent danger
Living with that secret was a sword of Damocles.
symbol of stealth and agility
The ninja sword represents stealth in many cultures.
curved Japanese sword used by samurai
He displayed a samurai sword in his living room.
traditional dance involving the use of swords
The performers executed a precise sword dance at the festival.
performs sword swallowing as a trick
The sword swallower amazed the crowd with his daring act.
belt worn as part of military uniform
The soldier adjusted his sword belt during the ceremony.
person who dances with swords
The sword dancer amazed the audience with her skills.
dance involving intricate steps over swords
The festival featured a captivating sword dancing performance.
large sword used with both hands for fighting
The knight carried a two-handed sword into battle.
walking stick that hides a blade
The antique shop displayed a Victorian sword cane.
having a long narrow shape like a sword
The plant has sword-shaped leaves.
grasses with sharp blades that can cut skin
Be careful of the sword grass in the field.
any fern in the genus Nephrolepis with sword-like fronds
The Nephrolepis exaltata is a popular sword fern.
flowering plant with sword-shaped leaves and bright flowers
The garden was full of sword lilies in bloom.
fantasy genre with magical elements and heroic adventures
The movie is a classic example of sword and sorcery.
prepare to fight or defend yourself
In the face of danger, you must draw your sword and stand firm.
end a battle or conflict
The leaders agreed to sheathe the sword and negotiate.
in a state of extreme tension or hostility
The negotiations continued at sword's point.
Origin of sword
Old English, sweord (sword)
Terms with sword included in their meaning
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sports
engage in the sport of sword fighting
fencing
very thin sword with a blunted tip
weapon
handle of a sword or dagger
blade cover
case for a sword or knife blade
botany
type of plant with sword-shaped leaves and white flowers
protection
protective guard on a sword
duel tool
sword used in fencing with a heavy blade
weaponry
part of a sword protecting the hand
royalty
confer knighthood with a sword tap
science fiction
fictional energy sword from Star Wars
entertainment
plastic toy that looks like a glowing sword from sci-fi movies
science fiction
sword with a blade of light or energy
weaponry
stout sword with a curved blade
sports
fencing sword with a v-shaped blade
cutting action
cut or slash with a curved military sword
weapon
sword or bayonet made of steel
Arthurian legend
legendary sword of King Arthur
weapon
traditional Japanese sword with a curved blade
historical weapon
light sword with a curved blade
weapons
sheath for holding a sword or dagger
blade
curved sword broadening at the point used in Eastern countries
clothing
loop used to attach a sword to a belt
dance
flexible metal strip for sword dancing
weaponry
short curved sword used by sailors
Examples of sword in a sentence
He polished his sword before the ceremonial event. The knight's sword was displayed in the museum. During the coronation, the sword was prominently featured. The sword outranked every other card in her hand. He led with a sword on the first trick. The card game features a unique sword suit.
She collected a full set of swords in the deck. The sword of the loom broke during weaving. She replaced the old sword with a new one.
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- French:épée, barre de suspension, ...
- German:Schwert, Zeremonialschwert, ...
- Italian:spada, sciabola, ...
- Spanish:espada, barra, ...
- Portuguese:espada, ...
- Chinese:剑, 佩剑, ...
- Japanese:剣, 儀式用の剣, ...
- Arabic:سَيْف, سَيْف احتفالي, ...
- Hebrew:חֶרֶב, קֶלֶף בְּסִדְרַת הַחֲרָבוֹת, ...
- Russian:меч, шпага, ...
- Ukrainian:меч, пікова карта, ...
- Hindi:तलवार, ताश के पत्तों में तलवारों के चिह्न वाला पत्ता, ...
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