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sword

/sɔːd/

/sɔrd/

swordnoun

swords

/sɔːd/

/sɔrd/

Translations

épée

The knight drew his sword and prepared for battle.

Le chevalier tira son épée et se prépara au combat.

Additional translations

glaiveLittéraire ou soutenu.

épéeAu sens symbolique ou héraldique.

Definitions

A weapon with a long metal blade and a hilt, used for thrusting or striking.

The knight drew his sword and prepared for battle.

A symbol of military power, authority, or honor.

The sword is often used as a symbol of justice and valor in heraldry.

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Antonyms

swordverb

sworded

Past Simple

sworded

Past Participle

swording

Gerund

/sɔːd/

/sɔrd/

Rare but attested verb meaning ‘to strike, wound, or kill with a sword’.

Definitions

To wound, kill, or strike with a sword.

The warrior sworded his opponent in a swift duel.

Synonyms

wield

arm (with)

equip (with)

Antonyms

swordadjective

/sɔːd/

/sɔrd/

Attributive use, e.g. ‘sword fight’, ‘sword wound’; functions like an adjective.

Definitions

Relating to, involving, or used with swords.

The museum hosts a sword exhibition featuring medieval blades.

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