Rapier

usgb/ˈreɪpiər/
noun

A sword with a thin sharp-pointed blade, used for thrusting.

In the play, the character uses a rapier for the duel scene.
Visual representation of "rapier" - A sword with a thin sharp-pointed blade, used for thrusting

Often appears as...

  • draw a rapier
  • rapier duel
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Historical Weapon

Rapier is associated with Renaissance Europe and depicted in historical or fantasy settings.

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The museum's medieval exhibit features an authentic 16th-century rapier.
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Elegant Dueling

Rapiers symbolize elegance and skill; used in literature and movies to portray sophisticated combat.

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The two knights faced off with rapiers, their duel more a dance than a fight.
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Specific Design

Rapier specifically refers to a slender, sharp-pointed sword, not all swords in general.

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Unlike broadswords, rapiers have narrow blades ideal for precise thrusts.
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