Definitions

sabre

[sey-ber] / ˈseɪ bər /

NOUN

knife

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bayonet blade cutter dagger machete scalpel sickle skewer sword

STRONG

bolo cutlass edge lance lancet point ripper scimitar scythe shank shiv steel stiletto switchblade tickler

WEAK

cutting edge skiver

NOUN

sword

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blade dagger saber

STRONG

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

WEAK

bilbo curtana damascus blade estoc glaive scimiter smallsword spadroon

Example Sentences

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Two types of weapons were likely used, probably a sabre and a longsword.

From Science Daily • Nov. 14, 2025

Regardless, the statement amounted to unusual nuclear sabre rattling.

From Barron's • Oct. 30, 2025

"The only feline species that was threatened at this level was the sabre tooth tiger thousands of years ago."

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2025

For many years, he has been among the best in the Americas in foil and sabre.

From Seattle Times • May 9, 2024

There are lots of girls carrying all kinds of blades: foil, epee, sabre.

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes