backsword

back·sword

B0016300 (băk′sôrd′)n.1. A sword with only one cutting edge.2. A one-handed fencing stick; a singlestick.

backsword

(ˈbækˌsɔːd) n1. (Arms & Armour (excluding Firearms)) another name for broadsword2. (Arms & Armour (excluding Firearms)) Also called: backswordsman a person who uses the backsword3. (Fencing) a fencing stick with a basket-like protective hilt

back•sword

(ˈbækˌsɔrd, -ˌsoʊrd)

n. a sword with one edge sharpened. [1590–1600]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	backsword - a stick used instead of a sword for fencingfencing stick, singlestickstick - an implement consisting of a length of wood; "he collected dry sticks for a campfire"; "the kid had a candied apple on a stick"
	2.	backsword - a sword with only one cutting edge sword, steel, blade, brand - a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard