broadsword

broad·sword

B0494800 (brôd′sôrd′)n. A sword with a wide, usually two-edged blade that is designed for slashing rather than thrusting.

broadsword

(ˈbrɔːdˌsɔːd) n (Arms & Armour (excluding Firearms)) a broad-bladed sword used for cutting rather than stabbing. Also called: backsword

broad•sword

(ˈbrɔdˌsɔrd, -ˌsoʊrd)

n. a sword having a straight, broad, flat blade. [before 1000; Middle English brood swerd, Old English brād sweord]

Thesaurus

Noun

broadsword - a sword with a broad blade and (usually) two cutting edges; used to cut rather than stabclaymore - a large double-edged broadsword; formerly used by Scottish Highlanderssword, steel, blade, brand - a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

Translations

Broadsword

a silent cutting and thrusting weapon. Its blade was straight, long (about 85 cm), and single-edged, becoming double-edged at the end. From the 18th century it was worn in a metal scabbard.

The broadsword appeared in the 16th century to replace the ordinary sword. In the Russian Army, cuirassier regiments of the guards cavalry were armed with the broadsword. It was worn on a sword belt. The broadsword was eliminated as armament in the late 19th century.

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noun a sword with a broad blade and (usually) two cutting edges

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