Sword

/sɔːrd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A weapon with a long metal blade and a handle, used for cutting or thrusting.

The knight unsheathed his sword to defend his honor.

A symbol of power, authority, or justice.

The judge wielded the sword of justice in the courtroom.

A double-edged weapon used in combat or duels.

Historically, samurai were trained in the art of using the katana, a type of sword.

Middle English swoord, from Old English sweord; akin to Old High German sweort, Latin gladius

cross swords

To engage in a dispute or argument.

sword of Damocles

An impending danger that looms over someone.

sword and shield

Refers to protection and defense in conflict.

blade

The cutting edge of a sword.

hilt

The handle of a sword.

scabbard

A sheath for holding a sword.

To sword someone

He totally sworded his opponent in the debate.

Sword fight

Their argument turned into a sword fight of wits.