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sword

/sɔːd/
Meanings
  • noun

    A heavy, lengthy blade used as a weapon, typically having a hilt with a handguard and a crossguard.

  • verb

    To arm or equip with a sword.

Pronunciation
  1. /sɔɹd/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with sword
cord , horde , cord , bored , hoard
Variants
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Etymology
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Old English sweord, from swyrdan 'to cut'

Trivia
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  1. The longest recorded sword was the Japanese Nodachi, which measured over 11 feet long.

  2. The ancient Egyptians used swords made of copper and bronze as early as 3000 BC.

  3. The term 'swordplay' refers to the art of fencing and dueling with swords.

Related Concepts
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  1. Katana: A traditional Japanese sword made of tamahagane steel, characterized by its long, curved blade and distinctive hilt.

  2. Excalibur: The legendary sword of King Arthur, said to have been drawn from a stone by Merlin and used to unite the British people.

Culture
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Throughout history, swords have been used as weapons in warfare, as symbols of power and authority, and as objects of art. In literature, swords often represent courage, honor, and victory. In heraldry, the sword is a common charge on coats of arms.

How to Memorize "sword"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a sharp, metallic blade glinting in the sunlight. Visualize the hilt and guard, and the way the sword is held in a strong, two-handed grip.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'sword' with the sound of clashing steel and the image of a knight in armor.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'SWORD' to remember the parts of a sword: hilt, blade, point, guard, and hilt.

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