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The Meaning of sword

  • (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.
  • (n.) Hence, the emblem of judicial vengeance or punishment, or of authority and power.
  • (n.) Destruction by the sword, or in battle; war; dissension.
  • (n.) The military power of a country.
  • (n.) One of the end bars by which the lay of a hand loom is suspended.

Synonyms

blade , brand , steel

Rhymes

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