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rapier

UK
/ˈreɪpɪə/
US
/ˈreɪpiɚ/

Translations

rapiernoun
rapiers
pl
UK
/ˈreɪpɪə/
US
/ˈreɪpiɚ/
rapièreArme d’escrime, historique ou littéraire.
The duelist skillfully wielded his rapier, demonstrating his expertise in fencing.
Le duelliste mania habilement sa rapière, démontrant son expertise en escrime.
Additional translations
rapièreTechnique textile ; terme spécialisé.
Synonyms
blade
sword
saber
cutlass
foil
rapieradjective
more rapier
Comp.
most rapier
Super.
UK
/ˈreɪ.pi.ə/
US
/ˈreɪ.pi.ɚ/
acerbeSe dit d’un esprit, d’une répartie ou d’un trait d’intelligence très incisif.
Her rapier wit left everyone in the room both impressed and slightly intimidated.
Son esprit acerbe laissa tout le monde dans la pièce à la fois impressionné et légèrement intimidé.
Additional translations
mordantSe dit surtout d’une parole ou d’un esprit.
Synonyms
mordant
incisive
biting
trenchant
piercing
sharp
keen
sharp-witted
acute
penetrating
cutting
caustic
acerbic

Definitions

rapiernoun
A thin, light, sharp-pointed sword used for thrusting.
The duelist skillfully wielded his rapier, demonstrating his expertise in fencing.
A slender rod or band in certain looms that carries the weft thread through the shed.
The technician replaced the damaged rapier to resume the weaving process.
rapieradjective
Extremely sharp or keen, often used to describe wit or intelligence.
Her rapier wit left everyone in the room both impressed and slightly intimidated.
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