Thesaurus: sword

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1. n. An offensive weapon, having a long and usually sharp/pointed blade with a cutting edge or edges. It is the general term, including the small sword, rapier, saber, scimiter, and many other varieties.
2. n. Hence, the emblem of judicial vengeance or punishment, or of authority and power.
3. n. Destruction by the sword, or in battle; war; dissension.
4. n. The military power of a country.
5. n. One of the end bars by which the lay of a hand loom is suspended.
6. n. a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
7. One of the end bars by which the lay of a hand loom issuspended. Sword arm, the right arm.-- Sword bayonet, a bayonet shaped somewhat like a sword, and whichcan be used as a sword.-- Sword bearer, one who carries his master's sword; an officer inLondon who carries a sword before the lord mayor when he goes abroad.-- Sword belt, a belt by which a sword is suspended, and borne atthe side.-- Sword blade, the blade, or cutting part, of a sword.-- Sword cane, a cane which conceals the blade of a sword or dagger,as in a sheath.-- Sword dance. (a) A dance in which swords are brandished andclashed together by the male dancers. Sir W. Scott. (b) A danceperformed over swords laid on the ground, but without touching them.-- Sword fight, fencing; a combat or trial of skill with swords;swordplay.-- Sword grass. (Bot.) See Gladen.-- Sword knot, a ribbon tied to the hilt of a sword.-- Sword law, government by the sword, or by force; violence.Milton.-- Sword lily. (Bot.) See Gladiolus.-- Sword mat (Naut.), a mat closely woven of yarns; -- so calledfrom a wooden implement used in its manufacture.-- Sword shrimp (Zoöl.), a European shrimp (Pasiphæa sivado) havinga very thin, compressed body.-- Sword stick, a sword cane.-- To measure swords with one. See under Measure, v. t.-- To put to the sword. See under Put.
8. n:100 n. a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard