Scimitar
noun
A curved sword with a single sharp edge, often used in the past in Middle East.
The warrior swung his scimitar in a wide arc.
Often appears as...
- swing a scimitar
- wield a scimitar
Usage tips
Historical
noun
In modern usage, can refer to anything that reminds of a scimitar sword because of its shape.
The cat's scimitar-shaped tail swished behind it as it stalked its prey.
Often appears as...
- scimitar-shaped leaf
- scimitar-shaped tail
Usage tips
Figurative
noun
A curved sword with a single sharp edge, often used in the past in Middle East.
The warrior swung his scimitar in a wide arc.
Often appears as...
- swing a scimitar
- wield a scimitar
Usage tips
Historical
noun
In modern usage, can refer to anything that reminds of a scimitar sword because of its shape.
The cat's scimitar-shaped tail swished behind it as it stalked its prey.
Often appears as...
- scimitar-shaped leaf
- scimitar-shaped tail
Usage tips
Figurative
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Weapon
Relates to old weaponry; think ancient warriors or historical novels.
The museum displayed a scimitar from the Ottoman Empire.
Pro Tip 2/3Middle Eastern
Commonly associated with Middle Eastern warriors and culture.
He wore a costume with a scimitar to portray a Persian soldier.
Pro Tip 3/3Distinct Shape
Recognize it by its unique curved blade which stands out.
The scimitar's curved blade was unlike the straight swords on display.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Weapon
Relates to old weaponry; think ancient warriors or historical novels.
The museum displayed a scimitar from the Ottoman Empire.
Pro Tip 2/3Middle Eastern
Commonly associated with Middle Eastern warriors and culture.
He wore a costume with a scimitar to portray a Persian soldier.
Pro Tip 3/3Distinct Shape
Recognize it by its unique curved blade which stands out.
The scimitar's curved blade was unlike the straight swords on display.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Weapon
Relates to old weaponry; think ancient warriors or historical novels.
The museum displayed a scimitar from the Ottoman Empire.
Pro Tip 2/3Middle Eastern
Commonly associated with Middle Eastern warriors and culture.
He wore a costume with a scimitar to portray a Persian soldier.
Pro Tip 3/3Distinct Shape
Recognize it by its unique curved blade which stands out.
The scimitar's curved blade was unlike the straight swords on display.
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coordinated effort by the governments by teams of zoos all around the world and by global expert communities they've been reintroducing simmer turn scimitar horned Oryx now back into Chad and there are now hundred individuals and they're on track to reach a goal of 500 back in
Video examples
Putting a Species on the...
coordinated effort by the governments by teams of zoos all around the world and by global expert communities they've been reintroducing simmer turn scimitar horned Oryx now back into Chad and there are now hundred individuals and they're on track to reach a goal of 500 back in
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