Sword
noun
A weapon with a long metal blade and a handle.
The knight drew his sword and charged towards the enemy.
Often appears as...
- draw a sword
- sword fight
noun
A symbol representing military power.
The king's sword stood for his authority and might.
Often appears as...
- sword of authority
- sword of power
Usage tips
Approving
Symbolic
noun
In the card game tarot, one of the four suits, often representing conflicts or struggles.
In my tarot reading, there were a lot of swords, indicating a struggle or conflict in my life.
Often appears as...
- ace of swords
- ten of swords
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Specific
noun
A symbol used in heraldry, a part of a coat of arms.
The family's coat of arms had two crossed swords on it.
Often appears as...
- crossed swords
- sword on coat of arms
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Formal
Specific
noun
A weapon with a long metal blade and a handle.
The knight drew his sword and charged towards the enemy.
Often appears as...
- draw a sword
- sword fight
noun
A symbol representing military power.
The king's sword stood for his authority and might.
Often appears as...
- sword of authority
- sword of power
Usage tips
Approving
Symbolic
noun
In the card game tarot, one of the four suits, often representing conflicts or struggles.
In my tarot reading, there were a lot of swords, indicating a struggle or conflict in my life.
Often appears as...
- ace of swords
- ten of swords
Usage tips
Specific
noun
A symbol used in heraldry, a part of a coat of arms.
The family's coat of arms had two crossed swords on it.
Often appears as...
- crossed swords
- sword on coat of arms
Usage tips
Formal
Specific
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Action Oriented
Use 'sword' when describing actions in battles or personal combat.
He unsheathed his sword in the duel.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Generic
'Sword' often specifies certain types of blades, not any sharp instrument.
She trained with a sword, not a knife.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphoric Use
Metaphorically, 'sword' can imply decisiveness or cutting through problems.
His words were a sword, slicing through the debate.
Pro Tip 1/3Action Oriented
Use 'sword' when describing actions in battles or personal combat.
He unsheathed his sword in the duel.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Generic
'Sword' often specifies certain types of blades, not any sharp instrument.
She trained with a sword, not a knife.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphoric Use
Metaphorically, 'sword' can imply decisiveness or cutting through problems.
His words were a sword, slicing through the debate.
Pro Tip 1/3Action Oriented
Use 'sword' when describing actions in battles or personal combat.
He unsheathed his sword in the duel.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Generic
'Sword' often specifies certain types of blades, not any sharp instrument.
She trained with a sword, not a knife.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphoric Use
Metaphorically, 'sword' can imply decisiveness or cutting through problems.
His words were a sword, slicing through the debate.
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Sword Play PIPE National...
you don't touch a blade because finger oils can be very acidic I don't care if you cut yourself that's your problem what material is all this well this is hammered brass I was press right why would it be so common for them to use brass and something called like the Emperor sword the truth is functionality if you're really gonna take this into
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Samurai Sword - Linked PIPE...
Tamahagane steel, the most expensive steel in the world. And that curved shape comes from layering two kinds of steel and submerging that red hot, fresh from the forge sword directly into the water. Contracting metals bend inward to form that lethal, legendary blade. And when you're holding one, you're holding a millennium's
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Is there any truth to...
he cobbled together fragments of myth and poetry to compensate for the almost complete lack of official records. A few of his sources contained mentions of Arthur, and some others were realistic accounts of battles and places. But many featured mythic heroes fighting long odds with the help of magical swords and sorcery.
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The unheard story of...
There's cavalry, men on horseback and with chariots. There's heavy infantry, which are foot soldiers, armed foot soldiers with swords and shields and some kind of armor. And there's artillery, and artillery are archers, but, more importantly, slingers.
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Samurai Sword PIPE I Didn't...
we've seen in countless martial arts movies our samurai swords hack through limbs as if they're made of butter but are they really that sharp we're gonna find out to assist Jonny with this task we've recruited the help of historic weapons enthusiast
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Tycho Brahe, the...
with another student at a party over a mathematical formula, resulting in a sword duel and Tycho losing a good-sized chunk of his nose. After that, he was said to have worn a realistic prosthetic of gold and silver that he would glue onto his face.
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Zoo Quest For A Dragon...
cloth she forces them to turn their daggers upon themselves the men almost insensible try to thrush these sharp swords into their chests but the balong's power is stronger than rangers and he is able to protect his followers
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A host of heroes - April...
These heroes are emotional and very human. But there is something magical about them. Some have a miraculous birth and then are separated from their family. Others use enchanted swords or get help from magical beans.
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The price of shame PIPE...
For the past eight months, the mysterious content of these tapes has hung like the sword of Damocles over my head. I mean, who can remember what they said a year ago? Scared and mortified, I listen,
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Storytelling can be...
their stories and to me one of the things that governs my life is the notion that what I do matters that storytelling matters that the pen is mightier than the sword as they say and
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Sword Play PIPE National...
you don't touch a blade because finger oils can be very acidic I don't care if you cut yourself that's your problem what material is all this well this is hammered brass I was press right why would it be so common for them to use brass and something called like the Emperor sword the truth is functionality if you're really gonna take this into
Video examples
Samurai Sword - Linked PIPE...
Tamahagane steel, the most expensive steel in the world. And that curved shape comes from layering two kinds of steel and submerging that red hot, fresh from the forge sword directly into the water. Contracting metals bend inward to form that lethal, legendary blade. And when you're holding one, you're holding a millennium's
Video examples
Is there any truth to...
he cobbled together fragments of myth and poetry to compensate for the almost complete lack of official records. A few of his sources contained mentions of Arthur, and some others were realistic accounts of battles and places. But many featured mythic heroes fighting long odds with the help of magical swords and sorcery.
Video examples
The unheard story of...
There's cavalry, men on horseback and with chariots. There's heavy infantry, which are foot soldiers, armed foot soldiers with swords and shields and some kind of armor. And there's artillery, and artillery are archers, but, more importantly, slingers.
Video examples
Samurai Sword PIPE I Didn't...
we've seen in countless martial arts movies our samurai swords hack through limbs as if they're made of butter but are they really that sharp we're gonna find out to assist Jonny with this task we've recruited the help of historic weapons enthusiast
Video examples
Tycho Brahe, the...
with another student at a party over a mathematical formula, resulting in a sword duel and Tycho losing a good-sized chunk of his nose. After that, he was said to have worn a realistic prosthetic of gold and silver that he would glue onto his face.
Video examples
Zoo Quest For A Dragon...
cloth she forces them to turn their daggers upon themselves the men almost insensible try to thrush these sharp swords into their chests but the balong's power is stronger than rangers and he is able to protect his followers
Video examples
A host of heroes - April...
These heroes are emotional and very human. But there is something magical about them. Some have a miraculous birth and then are separated from their family. Others use enchanted swords or get help from magical beans.
Video examples
The price of shame PIPE...
For the past eight months, the mysterious content of these tapes has hung like the sword of Damocles over my head. I mean, who can remember what they said a year ago? Scared and mortified, I listen,
Video examples
Storytelling can be...
their stories and to me one of the things that governs my life is the notion that what I do matters that storytelling matters that the pen is mightier than the sword as they say and
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Quote examples
Napoleon Bonaparte
French Statesman
There are only two forces in the world, the sword and the spirit. In the long run the sword will always be conquered by the spirit.
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Maisie Williams
English Actress
Doing the sword fighting is like picking up a dance routine... I think dancing really helps with the picking up of it.
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Andrew Jackson
American President
No one need think that the world can be ruled without blood. The civil sword shall and must be red and bloody.
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Moshe Sharett
Israeli Statesman
What is our vision on this earth - war to the end of all generations and life by the sword?
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Benjamin Whichcote
British Philosopher
The longest sword, the strongest lungs, the most voices, are false measures of truth.
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Gwendoline Christie
British Actress
If I were amazing with a sword, I wouldn't care about the tender things in life.
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J. Michael Straczynski
American Producer
Understanding is a three-edged sword. Your side, my side, and the truth.
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Robert Burton
English Writer
A blow with a word strikes deeper than a blow with a sword.
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Anita Dobson
English Actress
Everything in life is a double-edged sword.
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John Bradley-West
English Actor
I'm useless with a sword in real life.
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Napoleon Bonaparte
French Statesman
There are only two forces in the world, the sword and the spirit. In the long run the sword will always be conquered by the spirit.
Quote examples
Maisie Williams
English Actress
Doing the sword fighting is like picking up a dance routine... I think dancing really helps with the picking up of it.
Quote examples
Andrew Jackson
American President
No one need think that the world can be ruled without blood. The civil sword shall and must be red and bloody.
Quote examples
Moshe Sharett
Israeli Statesman
What is our vision on this earth - war to the end of all generations and life by the sword?
Quote examples
Benjamin Whichcote
British Philosopher
The longest sword, the strongest lungs, the most voices, are false measures of truth.
Quote examples
Gwendoline Christie
British Actress
If I were amazing with a sword, I wouldn't care about the tender things in life.
Quote examples
J. Michael Straczynski
American Producer
Understanding is a three-edged sword. Your side, my side, and the truth.
Quote examples
Robert Burton
English Writer
A blow with a word strikes deeper than a blow with a sword.
Quote examples
Anita Dobson
English Actress
Everything in life is a double-edged sword.
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John Bradley-West
English Actor
I'm useless with a sword in real life.
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