Sword

Pronunciation: /ˈsɔːrd/

Sword (noun)

  1. a long, sharp weapon with a handle, used for fighting
  2. a symbol representing power, authority, or military force

Examples

  • The knight drew his sword from its sheath.
  • She practiced her sword skills every morning.

Common collocations: draw a sword, sword fight, sharpen a sword, symbolic sword, wield power like a sword

Synonyms of Sword

Formal

Neutral

Informal