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sword

noun

ˈsȯrd

as in blade

a hand weapon with a length of metal sharpened on one or both sides and usually tapered to a sharp point once upon a time dueling with swords was the gentlemanly way to settle a point of honor

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Recent Examples of sword The Sword Outpost set lets players build a battle-ready outpost featuring iconic Minecraft elements, including a sword and various accessories. —

Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 28 Nov. 2024 The story of a farmer tasked with protecting a magic baby from an evil queen is not exactly the most original story in the world, but that hasn’t stopped this from becoming a classic, with Warwick Davis as Willow Ufgood and Val Kilmer waving a sword around. —

Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 21 Nov. 2024 So far, financial markets’ reaction to the tariff threats has been muted and the sword rattling could prove to be a negotiating ploy. —

Jerrold Lundquist, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024 This diamond sword base makes a fantastic gift for Minecraft fans and kids ages eight and up. —

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