What is the meaning of the word "sabre"?
The sabre's distinctive curved design and historical significance make it a notable weapon in both military history and contemporary sport.
Definitions:
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A fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle.
NOUN
- The fencing master deftly parried his opponent's sabre with a crisp metallic clash.
- The fencing master deftly parried his opponent's sabre with a crisp metallic clash.
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A type of sword characterized by a curved, single-edged blade, often used historically by cavalry. NOUN
- The cavalry regiment swept across the plain, their sabres flashing in the sunlight.
- The cavalry regiment swept across the plain, their sabres flashing in the sunlight.