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sable

Definitions of sable
  1. noun
    a sword with only one cutting edge
    synonyms: espadón, montante
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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: espadón, montante
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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 stout sword with a curved blade and thick back
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    types:
    cimitarra
    a curved oriental saber; the edge is on the convex side of the blade
    type of:
    espada, garrancha
    a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
  4. noun
    a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle
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    type of:
    florete
    a sword used in the sport of fencing
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