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sabre

DEFINITIONS OF: sabre

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n a stout sword with a curved blade and thick back

Synonyms:
cavalry sword, saber
Types:
scimitar
a curved oriental saber; the edge is on the convex side of the blade
Type of:
blade, brand, steel, sword
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

n a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle

Synonyms:
saber
Type of:
fencing sword
a sword used in the sport of fencing

v cut or injure with a saber

Synonyms:
saber
Type of:
cut
separate with or as if with an instrument

v kill with a saber

Synonyms:
saber
Type of:
kill
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
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