sword

[US]/sɔːd/
[UK]/sɔːrd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a weapon with a long metal blade and a handle, used for fighting or as a symbol of authority

Phrases & Collocations

sharp sword

battle sword

samurai sword

ancient sword

legendary sword

double-edged sword

two-edged sword

cross swords

sword and shield

at swords' points

sword of damocles

draw the sword

sword dance

Example Sentences

the sword and the purse

the sword of the Spirit

the sword of Damocles

a scabbard for a sword

struck the sword into the dragon.

Their swords smoked with blood.

America knight sword,eburnean haddle.

Sword Is for Ox, but Flack is Unharmful to Flies.

The sword bit straight through the wooden shield.

a sword of tempered steel.

The magic sword was embedded in the stone.

They are armed with swords and guns.

a sword-touting Roman gladiator

Gluttony kill more than the sword.

Generally eastern swords tend to be curved eg Yatagan, Shamshir, Mameluke Sword etc.

by the sword's edge his life shall be foredone.

his sword marked him out as an officer.

Real-world Examples

Those who live by the sword shall perish by the sword.

Source: Liu Yi Breakthrough English Vocabulary 3000

In other words, the technological advancement is a double-blade sword.

Source: 50 Sample Essays for English Major Level 8 Exam Memorization

Hydrating on a stakeout is a double-edged sword anyway.

Source: American TV series Person of Interest Season 4

“Impaled upon your own sword, Gilderoy! ”

Source: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Kush, do you have a samurai sword?

Source: Gourmet Base

Thou hast given me thy sword for adornment.

Source: Selected Poems of Tagore

The pagan raises his sword above his head.

Source: Deep Dive into the Movie World (LSOO)

The sport of fighting with long, thin swords.

Source: Teaching English outside of Cambridge.

He pulled out his sword, and looked at me.

Source: Kidnapping

Uh, for example...who gets our beloved sword, Longclaw?

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 10

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