Claymore
noun
A large, double-edged broadsword, used in the past by Scottish Highlanders.
The Scottish warrior brandished his claymore as he charged into battle.
Often appears as...
- wield a claymore
- brandish a claymore
Usage tips
Historical
noun
A kind of land mine, typically used by the military, that shoots out steel balls when it explodes.
Keep your head down, there's a claymore mine up ahead.
Often appears as...
- claymore mine
- detonate a claymore
Usage tips
Military
noun
A large, double-edged broadsword, used in the past by Scottish Highlanders.
The Scottish warrior brandished his claymore as he charged into battle.
Often appears as...
- wield a claymore
- brandish a claymore
Usage tips
Historical
noun
A kind of land mine, typically used by the military, that shoots out steel balls when it explodes.
Keep your head down, there's a claymore mine up ahead.
Often appears as...
- claymore mine
- detonate a claymore
Usage tips
Military
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Weapon
The word refers to a specific sword from Scottish history, not a general term for any sword.
Museums might display an authentic claymore from the 16th century.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Symbol
In Scotland, the claymore can symbolize heritage and bravery in traditional tales.
Folk songs from Scotland often glorify the use of the claymore in historic battles.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Distinctiveness
A claymore is recognizable by its large size and the distinct 'cross' hilt.
I could tell it was a claymore by the sword's imposing length and unique hilt design.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Weapon
The word refers to a specific sword from Scottish history, not a general term for any sword.
Museums might display an authentic claymore from the 16th century.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Symbol
In Scotland, the claymore can symbolize heritage and bravery in traditional tales.
Folk songs from Scotland often glorify the use of the claymore in historic battles.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Distinctiveness
A claymore is recognizable by its large size and the distinct 'cross' hilt.
I could tell it was a claymore by the sword's imposing length and unique hilt design.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Weapon
The word refers to a specific sword from Scottish history, not a general term for any sword.
Museums might display an authentic claymore from the 16th century.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Symbol
In Scotland, the claymore can symbolize heritage and bravery in traditional tales.
Folk songs from Scotland often glorify the use of the claymore in historic battles.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Distinctiveness
A claymore is recognizable by its large size and the distinct 'cross' hilt.
I could tell it was a claymore by the sword's imposing length and unique hilt design.
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