Definition of sword

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Sword (n.) Hence, the emblem of judicial vengeance or punishment, or of authority and power..

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Dorado :: Dorado (n.) A southern constellation, within which is the south pole of the ecliptic; -- called also sometimes Xiphias, or the Swordfish..
Espadon :: Espadon (n.) A long, heavy, two-handed and two-edged sword, formerly used by Spanish foot soldiers and by executioners..
Hanger :: Hanger (n.) That which hangs or is suspended, as a sword worn at the side; especially, in the 18th century, a short, curved sword..
Toledo :: Toledo (n.) A sword or sword blade made at Toledo in Spain, which city was famous in the 16th and 17th centuries for the excellence of its weapons..
Swordfish :: Swordfish (n.) The gar pike.
Hilt :: Hilt (n.) A handle; especially, the handle of a sword, dagger, or the like..
Two-edged :: Two-edged (a.) Having two edges, or edges on both sides; as, a two-edged sword..
Backsword :: Backsword (n.) In England, a stick with a basket handle, used in rustic amusements; also, the game in which the stick is used. Also called singlestick..
Hanger :: Hanger (n.) A strap hung to the girdle, by which a dagger or sword is suspended..
Edgeless :: Edgeless (a.) Without an edge; not sharp; blunt; obtuse; as, an edgeless sword or weapon..
Smite :: Smite (v. t.) To strike; to inflict a blow upon with the hand, or with any instrument held in the hand, or with a missile thrown by the hand; as, to smite with the fist, with a rod, sword, spear, or stone..
Singlestick :: Singlestick (n.) In England and Scotland, a cudgel used in fencing or fighting; a backsword..
Swore :: Swordtail (n.) Any hemipterous insect of the genus Uroxiphus, found upon forest trees..
Swordfish :: Swordfish (n.) A very large oceanic fish (Xiphias gladius), the only representative of the family Xiphiidae. It is highly valued as a food fish. The bones of the upper jaw are consolidated, and form a long, rigid, swordlike beak; the dorsal fin is high and without distinct spines; the ventral fins are absent. The adult is destitute of teeth. It becomes sixteen feet or more long..
Floret :: Floret (n.) A foil; a blunt sword used in fencing.
Grip :: Grip (v. t.) That by which anything is grasped; a handle or gripe; as, the grip of a sword..
Rapier :: Rapier (n.) A straight sword, with a narrow and finely pointed blade, used only for thrusting..
Blade :: Blade (n.) The cutting part of an instrument; as, the blade of a knife or a sword..
Run :: Run (v. i.) To cause to enter; to thrust; as, to run a sword into or through the body; to run a nail into the foot..
Appointment :: Appointment (n.) Equipment, furniture, as for a ship or an army; whatever is appointed for use and management; outfit; (pl.) the accouterments of military officers or soldiers, as belts, sashes, swords..
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