Illustration of sword
- 1 pommel
- 2 hilt
- 3 guard
- 4 blade
often attributive
1
: a weapon (such as a cutlass or rapier) with a long blade for cutting or thrusting that is often used as a symbol of honor or authority
2
a
: an agency or instrument of destruction or combat
b
: the use of force
the pen is mightier than the sword—
E. G. Bulwer-Lytton
E. G. Bulwer-Lytton3
: coercive power
4
: something that resembles a sword
Examples of sword in a Sentence
once upon a time dueling with swords was the gentlemanly way to settle a point of honor
Recent Examples on the Web
But instead of fighting with a sword and shield, like Link has for decades, Zelda will use a rod that can create copies of items — tables, beds, rocks — to help fight enemies and solve puzzles.
—Kyle Melnick, Washington Post, 19 June 2024
Among the artifacts found were small fragments of sword sheaths and chain belts — on which weapons would’ve once been attached.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 18 June 2024
The knight inside took me out, repeatedly, usually in two quick sword flicks.
—Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 18 June 2024
Watch The Serpent Queen on Prime Video The Witcher
The Witcher recreates many of the same fantasy elements as Game of Thrones by incorporating monarchies, magical powers, sword fights, mythical creatures, terrifying monsters and even dragons.
—Skyler Trepel, Peoplemag, 16 June 2024
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Kyle Melnick, Washington Post, 19 June 2024
Among the artifacts found were small fragments of sword sheaths and chain belts — on which weapons would’ve once been attached.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 18 June 2024
The knight inside took me out, repeatedly, usually in two quick sword flicks.
—Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 18 June 2024
Watch The Serpent Queen on Prime Video The Witcher
The Witcher recreates many of the same fantasy elements as Game of Thrones by incorporating monarchies, magical powers, sword fights, mythical creatures, terrifying monsters and even dragons.
—Skyler Trepel, Peoplemag, 16 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for sword
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“Sword.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sword. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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