glaive

[gleyv] / gleɪv /

NOUN

sword

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blade dagger saber

STRONG

backsword brand broadsword claymore creese cutlas cutlass dirk epee falchion foil hanger kris rapier sabre scimitar toledo

WEAK

bilbo curtana damascus blade estoc scimiter smallsword spadroon

Example Sentences

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I’ve been hooked on the glaive ever since it dropped at the beginning of The Witch Queen campaign.

From The Verge • Feb. 28, 2022

Each class will get their own unique exotic glaive.

From The Verge • Feb. 28, 2022

That’s a sentence I never thought I’d utter before the new glaive weapon arrived in the game last week.

From The Verge • Feb. 28, 2022

But there are more powerful perks you can unlock to overhaul how a glaive feels.

From The Verge • Feb. 28, 2022

Matthew was a stout, honest fellow known for his skill with the glaive.

From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi