claymore

Meanings

• noun

  A two-handed sword with a broad, flat blade, originally used by the Highlanders of Scotland.

  - "The claymore was the weapon of choice for Scottish warriors in battle."
  - "The museum displayed a collection of ancient claymores, each one more impressive than the last."

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Synonyms

claybeg

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with claymore
clay , day , may , ray

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Variants

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claymore , claymores , claymore mine , claymore mines

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Etymology

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From Middle English clai, claye ‘clay’ + mor ‘bigmoor’ or ‘sea-monster’. The name refers to the material used in the production of the sword and its large size.

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Trivia

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1. The claymore was the heaviest sword in the Scottish army, weighing up to 5.5 pounds.

2. The claymore was the inspiration for the design of the Scottish national flag, the Saltire.

3. The claymore was used as the primary weapon in the famous 'Clash of the Tartans' tournament, held annually in the United States.

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Related Concepts

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1. broadsword: A type of sword with a wide, flat blade, similar to a claymore.

2. Highlander: A member of the Scottish people who lived in the Highlands and Islands, particularly during the Middle Ages.

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Culture

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The claymore was a symbol of Scottish power and bravery. It was used in both war and ceremonial contexts. In literature, the claymore has appeared in numerous works, including Robert Louis Stevenson's 'Kidnapped' and Walter Scott's 'The Lady of the Lake'.

How to Memorize "claymore"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, two-handed sword with a flat, broad blade. Visualize the intricate designs etched into the metal, and the gleam of the sharp edge.
   - Visualize the claymore being wielded by a Scottish warrior in full battle armor, charging into battle.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the claymore with Scotland and Scottish warriors.
   - Associate the term 'clay' with the sword's name, and imagine the material used in its production.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that a claymore is a large, two-handed sword with a flat, broad blade.
   - Use the acronym C-L-A-Y-M-O-R-E to remember the components of the sword: Clay (material), Large (size), and Mar (sea monster, a nod to its origins).

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