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Definitions of sable

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
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
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
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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