Cutlass

usgb/ˈkʌtləs/
noun

A short, broad sword with a curved edge, used by sailors.

The pirate threatened the captain with his cutlass.
Visual representation of "cutlass" - A short, broad sword with a curved edge, used by sailors.

Often appears as...

  • brandish a cutlass
  • wield a cutlass
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Maritime Association

The word 'cutlass' is strongly associated with sailors and pirates, often used in sea adventure stories.

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In the old sea shanty, the sailors fought with cutlasses.
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Historical Weapon

'Cutlass' often appears in historical contexts or period settings, especially relating to the 17th to 19th centuries.

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The museum displayed cutlasses from the Golden Age of Piracy.
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Cultural Symbolism

A cutlass can symbolize rebellion or freedom, echoing the romanticized image of pirates.

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The rebel's flag bore the image of a crossed cutlass and trident.
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