garrancha

Definitions of garrancha
  1. noun
    a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
    synonyms: espada
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    espadón, montante, sable
    a sword with only one cutting edge
    espadón, montante, sable
    a sword with a broad blade and (usually) two cutting edges; used to cut rather than stab
    sable
    a stout sword with a curved blade and thick back
    chafarote
    a short heavy curved sword with one edge; formerly used by sailors
    falce
    a short broad slightly convex medieval sword with a sharp point
    florete
    a sword used in the sport of fencing
    estoque
    a straight sword with a narrow blade and two edges
    espadín
    a light slender flexible sword tipped by a button
    sable
    a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle
    cimitarra
    a curved oriental saber; the edge is on the convex side of the blade
    type of:
    arma
    any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
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