swords

NOUN

weapon

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 glaive scimiter smallsword spadroon

NOUN

saber

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blade dagger weapon

STRONG

bill brand cutlass epee foil rapier scimitar

WEAK

bilbo

Example Sentences

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She’s also spoken about swords as a symbol of authority.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

A subsequent search also found three swords in the back of Membury's van.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Massive haul of Roman Empire crockery and swords hidden in Swiss lake.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

This is not the first time Singaporeans have crossed swords over how common spaces should be used in the land-scarce country, where more than 8,300 people jostle for each kilometre.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

I wonder if he will actually give them swords and muskets.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone