sword

Noun
  1. A cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard (synset 104380981)
    is a type of: arm, weapon, weapon system - any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
    subtypes:
    • backsword - a sword with only one cutting edge
    • broadsword - a sword with a broad blade and (usually) two cutting edges; used to cut rather than stab
    • cavalry sword, saber, sabre - a stout sword with a curved blade and thick back
    • cutlas, cutlass - a short heavy curved sword with one edge; formerly used by sailors
    • falchion - a short broad slightly convex medieval sword with a sharp point
    • fencing sword - a sword used in the sport of fencing
    • rapier, tuck - a straight sword with a narrow blade and two edges
    specific instances: excalibur - the legendary sword of King Arthur
    has:
    • blade - the flat part of a tool or weapon that (usually) has a cutting edge
    • foible - the weaker part of a sword's blade from the forte to the tip
    • forte - the stronger part of a sword blade between the hilt and the foible
    • haft, helve - the handle of a weapon or tool
    • hilt - the handle of a sword or dagger
    • peak, point, tip - a V shape
    same as: blade, brand, steel

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