espadón

Definitions of espadón
  1. noun
    a sword with only one cutting edge
    synonyms: montante, sable
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    type of:
    espada, garrancha
    a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
  2. noun
    a sword with a broad blade and (usually) two cutting edges; used to cut rather than stab
    synonyms: montante, sable
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    type of:
    espada, garrancha
    a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
  3. noun
    a high-ranking military officer
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    type of:
    oficial
    any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
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