sword

noun
UK: /sɔːd/
US: /sɔːrd/

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

    1. He has a sword for battles and competitions. [ ] [ ]
    2. The knight drew his sword and prepared to defend the castle against the invaders. [ ] [ ]

  2. Military power; violence.

    1. They resolved the conflict without resorting to the sword. [ ] [ ]
    2. The pen is mightier than the sword is a very popular proverb. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

blade cutlass saber foil weapon dagger
sword transitive-verb

  1. To wound or kill with a sword.

    1. The hero sworded the evil dragon and saved the princess. [ ] [ ]
    2. In the movie, the knight sworded his enemy during the final battle sequence. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sword" in English means: A weapon with a long metal blade and a handle, used for cutting or thrusting., Military power; violence..

The phonetic transcription of "sword" is /sɔːd/ in British English and /sɔːrd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sword": blade, cutlass, saber, foil, weapon, dagger.

Example usage of "sword": "He has a sword for battles and competitions.". More examples on the page.