zwaard

Definitions of zwaard
  1. noun
    knife sharpener consisting of a ridged steel rod
    synonyms: aanzetstaal, slijpstaal, staal, wetstaal, zijzwaard
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    type of:
    potloodslijper, puntenslijper, punteslijper
    any implement that is used to make something (an edge or a point) sharper
  2. noun
    a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
    synonyms: zijzwaard
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    houwdegen, slagzwaard
    a sword with only one cutting edge
    houwdegen, slagzwaard
    a sword with a broad blade and (usually) two cutting edges; used to cut rather than stab
    kromzwaard, oorlogsdreiging, oorlogsgevaar, sabel, schermsabel
    a stout sword with a curved blade and thick back
    rapier
    a straight sword with a narrow blade and two edges
    kromzwaard, oorlogsdreiging, oorlogsgevaar, sabel, schermsabel
    a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle
    kromzwaard
    a curved oriental saber; the edge is on the convex side of the blade
    type of:
    machtsmiddel, strijdmiddel, wapen, wapensysteem
    any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
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