sabel

Definitions of sabel
  1. noun
    a stout sword with a curved blade and thick back
    synonyms: kromzwaard, oorlogsdreiging, oorlogsgevaar, schermsabel
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    kromzwaard
    a curved oriental saber; the edge is on the convex side of the blade
    type of:
    zijzwaard, zwaard
    a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
  2. noun
    a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle
    synonyms: kromzwaard, oorlogsdreiging, oorlogsgevaar, schermsabel
  3. noun
    a small hand tool with a handle and flat metal blade; used for scooping or spreading plaster or similar materials
    synonyms: plantschop, pleisterspaan, pleistertroffel, troffel
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    types:
    pleisterspaan, pleistertroffel
    a trowel used to spread and smooth plaster
    olieveld, petroleumveld
    a trowel used to make a surface slick
    type of:
    handgereedschap
    a tool used with workers' hands
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