Sword

usgb/sɔːrd/
noun

A weapon with a long metal blade and a handle.

The knight drew his sword and charged towards the enemy.
Visual representation of "sword" - A weapon with a long metal blade and a handle.

Often appears as...

  • draw a sword
  • sword fight
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Action Oriented

Use 'sword' when describing actions in battles or personal combat.

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He unsheathed his sword in the duel.
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Not Generic

'Sword' often specifies certain types of blades, not any sharp instrument.

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She trained with a sword, not a knife.
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Metaphoric Use

Metaphorically, 'sword' can imply decisiveness or cutting through problems.

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His words were a sword, slicing through the debate.
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