| 单词 | rapier |
| 释义 | rapier (once / 3736 pages) n A rapier is a sword which has two edges on its narrow blade. In the time of Shakespeare, a rapier was a common weapon — it's even used by some of his characters. A rapier is a particular kind of sword, used mostly for thrusting. Rapiers were especially popular in 16th and 17th century Europe. The long, slender blade of the rapier is lightweight and very sharp, and it usually has an intricate hilt, or handle, to protect the hand of the person wielding it. Because of its blade's characteristic sharpness, rapier is also used as an adjective: if you have a rapier wit, you are quick with the jokes. WORD FAMILYrapier: rapiers USAGE EXAMPLESThe dinner is supposed to be a gentle roast at which political foes parry a bit but always with rubber rapiers. Washington Post(Oct 21, 2016) Silver slashes and chevrons flutter through the air around her rapier. Washington Post(Aug 11, 2016) Returning to Capitol Hill was Barney Frank, the former Democratic congressman from Massachusetts whose famous rapier wit was on display. Washington Post(Jul 13, 2016) n a straight sword with a narrow blade and two edges Syn|Hyper tuck blade, brand, steel, sword a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard |
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