sword
n. weapon consisting of a long straight or curved blade fixed to a hilt | ||||
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Sword Definition from Government Dictionaries & Glossaries
| DOD Joint Acronyms and Abbreviations |
SWORD
submarine warfare operations research division
submarine warfare operations research division
| International Relations and Security Acronyms |
SWORD
World War II code name for the assault beach at Normandy assigned to British 3d Division
World War II code name for the assault beach at Normandy assigned to British 3d Division
Sword Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Sword
(n.)
The military power of a country.
(n.)
One of the end bars by which the lay of a hand loom is suspended.
(n.)
Hence, the emblem of judicial vengeance or punishment, or of authority and power.
(n.)
Destruction by the sword, or in battle; war; dissension.
(n.)
An offensive weapon, having a long and usually sharp/pointed blade with a cutting edge or edges. It is the general term, including the small sword, rapier, saber, scimiter, and many other varieties.
(n.)
The military power of a country.
(n.)
One of the end bars by which the lay of a hand loom is suspended.
(n.)
Hence, the emblem of judicial vengeance or punishment, or of authority and power.
(n.)
Destruction by the sword, or in battle; war; dissension.
(n.)
An offensive weapon, having a long and usually sharp/pointed blade with a cutting edge or edges. It is the general term, including the small sword, rapier, saber, scimiter, and many other varieties.
| WordNet 2.0 |
sword
Noun
1. a cutting or thrusting weapon with a long blade
(synonym) blade, brand, steel
(hypernym) weapon, arm, weapon system
(hyponym) backsword
(part-meronym) blade
Noun
1. a cutting or thrusting weapon with a long blade
(synonym) blade, brand, steel
(hypernym) weapon, arm, weapon system
(hyponym) backsword
(part-meronym) blade
| The Phrase Finder |
Beat swords into ploughshares
Origin
From The Bible, Old Testament, Isaiah ii - They shall beat their swords into ploughshares, and their spears into pruning-hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more
Origin
From The Bible, Old Testament, Isaiah ii - They shall beat their swords into ploughshares, and their spears into pruning-hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more
Fall on your sword
Meaning
Commit suicide or offer your resignation.
Origin
Originally from the military custom of committing suicide rather than face the dishonour of surrender. More recently used when someone takes personal responsibility for a group action and resigns.
| Australian Slang |
Pork sword
(crass) erect penis
(crass) erect penis
| Anagram |
sword
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| hEnglish - advanced version |
sword
sword
\sword\ (?), n. [oe. swerd, as. sweord; akin to ofries. swerd, swird, d. zwaard, os. swerd, ohg. swert, g. schwert, icel. sver&?;, sw. sv?rd, dan. sv?rd; of uncertain origin.]
1. an offensive weapon, having a long and usually sharp&?;pointed blade with a cutting edge or edges. it is the general term, including the small sword, rapier, saber, scimiter, and many other varieties.
2. hence, the emblem of judicial vengeance or punishment, or of authority and power. he [the ruler] beareth not the sword in vain. xiii. 4. she quits the balance, and resigns the sword.
3. destruction by the sword, or in battle; war; dissension. i came not to send peace, but a sword. x. 34.
4. the military power of a country. he hath no more authority over the sword than over the law.
5. (weaving) one of the end bars by which the lay of a hand loom is suspended.
sword
arm, the right arm.
sword
bayonet, a bayonet shaped somewhat like a sword, and which can be used as a sword.
sword
bearer, one who carries his master's sword; an officer in london who carries a sword before the lord mayor when he goes abroad.
sword
belt, a belt by which a sword is suspended, and borne at the side.
sword
blade, the blade, or cutting part, of a sword.
sword
cane, a cane which conceals the blade of a sword or dagger, as in a sheath.
sword
dance. (a) a dance in which swords are brandished and clashed together by the male dancers. w. scott. (b) a dance performed over swords laid on the ground, but without touching them.
sword
fight, fencing; a combat or trial of skill with swords; swordplay.
sword
grass. (bot.) see gladen.
sword
knot, a ribbon tied to the hilt of a sword.
sword
law, government by the sword, or by force; violence.
sword
lily. (bot.) see gladiolus.
sword
mat (naut.), a mat closely woven of yarns; -- so called from a wooden implement used in its manufacture.
sword
shrimp (zo?l.), a european shrimp (pasiph?a sivado) having a very thin, compressed body.
sword
stick, a sword cane.
similar words(11)
half-sword
sword and purse
regulation sword
sword lily
to sheathe the sword
uniform sword
to put to the sword
state sword
toothed sword fern
australian sword lily
to unsheathe the sword
sword
\sword\ (?), n. [oe. swerd, as. sweord; akin to ofries. swerd, swird, d. zwaard, os. swerd, ohg. swert, g. schwert, icel. sver&?;, sw. sv?rd, dan. sv?rd; of uncertain origin.]
1. an offensive weapon, having a long and usually sharp&?;pointed blade with a cutting edge or edges. it is the general term, including the small sword, rapier, saber, scimiter, and many other varieties.
2. hence, the emblem of judicial vengeance or punishment, or of authority and power. he [the ruler] beareth not the sword in vain. xiii. 4. she quits the balance, and resigns the sword.
3. destruction by the sword, or in battle; war; dissension. i came not to send peace, but a sword. x. 34.
4. the military power of a country. he hath no more authority over the sword than over the law.
5. (weaving) one of the end bars by which the lay of a hand loom is suspended.
sword
arm, the right arm.
sword
bayonet, a bayonet shaped somewhat like a sword, and which can be used as a sword.
sword
bearer, one who carries his master's sword; an officer in london who carries a sword before the lord mayor when he goes abroad.
sword
belt, a belt by which a sword is suspended, and borne at the side.
sword
blade, the blade, or cutting part, of a sword.
sword
cane, a cane which conceals the blade of a sword or dagger, as in a sheath.
sword
dance. (a) a dance in which swords are brandished and clashed together by the male dancers. w. scott. (b) a dance performed over swords laid on the ground, but without touching them.
sword
fight, fencing; a combat or trial of skill with swords; swordplay.
sword
grass. (bot.) see gladen.
sword
knot, a ribbon tied to the hilt of a sword.
sword
law, government by the sword, or by force; violence.
sword
lily. (bot.) see gladiolus.
sword
mat (naut.), a mat closely woven of yarns; -- so called from a wooden implement used in its manufacture.
sword
shrimp (zo?l.), a european shrimp (pasiph?a sivado) having a very thin, compressed body.
sword
stick, a sword cane.
similar words(11)
half-sword
sword and purse
regulation sword
sword lily
to sheathe the sword
uniform sword
to put to the sword
state sword
toothed sword fern
australian sword lily
to unsheathe the sword
| Concise English-Irish Dictionary v. 1.1 |
sword
claíomh m., claidheamh m.
put to the sword: beir ár (g.)
claíomh m., claidheamh m.
put to the sword: beir ár (g.)
| JM Welsh <=> English Dictionary |
Bidog
Bidog = n. a hanger; a short sword
Bidog = n. a hanger; a short sword
Cledd
Cledd = n. rest; the left; sword north
Cleddeu
Cleddeu = n. a blade; a sword
Cleddof
Cleddof = n. a sword cutler
Cleddyf
Cleddyf = n. a blade; a sword
Ffoswn
Ffoswn = n. a gasher; a sword
Glaif
Glaif = n. a crooked sword
| Dream Dictionary |
Sword
To dream that you wear a sword, indicates that you will fill some public position with honor.
To have your sword taken from you, denotes your vanquishment in rivalry.
To see others bearing swords, foretells that altercations will be attended with danger.
A broken sword, foretells despair.
To dream that you wear a sword, indicates that you will fill some public position with honor.
To have your sword taken from you, denotes your vanquishment in rivalry.
To see others bearing swords, foretells that altercations will be attended with danger.
A broken sword, foretells despair.
| The Knighthood, Chivalry & Tournaments Arms and Armour Glossary |
Sword
The predominant weapon of the knight; a long, tapered, usually two-edged blade ranging from 32" to more than 72" in length ending in a point which was sometimes, but not always, used for thrusting. For most of the period from the 9th century to the end of the 15th century, the broadsword remained the mainstay weapon for knights, squires and men-at-arms. Swords generally weigh less than popular culture would have you believe; the finest weapon I have handled was one purported to belong to Edward III; it was nearly 40" in length and weighed in at only 3 1/2 pounds. The pommels on many swords are thicker than they appear in most two dimensional illustrations, being heavy to counter the blade. The sword also came to possess strong symbolic meanings, different virtues being assigned tot he two edges. The quillion (a 16th century term) or cross-piece formed across the handle of the sword resembled a Christian cross, furthering the symbolism. See also bastardsword , claymore , and Chronique: The Journal of Chivalry #13 .
The predominant weapon of the knight; a long, tapered, usually two-edged blade ranging from 32" to more than 72" in length ending in a point which was sometimes, but not always, used for thrusting. For most of the period from the 9th century to the end of the 15th century, the broadsword remained the mainstay weapon for knights, squires and men-at-arms. Swords generally weigh less than popular culture would have you believe; the finest weapon I have handled was one purported to belong to Edward III; it was nearly 40" in length and weighed in at only 3 1/2 pounds. The pommels on many swords are thicker than they appear in most two dimensional illustrations, being heavy to counter the blade. The sword also came to possess strong symbolic meanings, different virtues being assigned tot he two edges. The quillion (a 16th century term) or cross-piece formed across the handle of the sword resembled a Christian cross, furthering the symbolism. See also bastardsword , claymore , and Chronique: The Journal of Chivalry #13 .
Falchion
A short, heavy, broad-bladed sword with a single edge, bearing a similarity to a heavy scimitar.
Sword Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS USED IN HSE |
SWORD
Surveillance of Work Related and Occupational Respiratory Disease
Surveillance of Work Related and Occupational Respiratory Disease
Sword Definition from Religion & Spirituality Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Easton's Bible Dictionary |
Sword
of the Hebrew was pointed, sometimes two-edged, was worn in a sheath, and suspended from the girdle (Ex. 32:27; 1 Sam. 31:4; 1 Chr. 21:27; Ps. 149:6: Prov. 5:4; Ezek. 16:40; 21:3-5). It is a symbol of divine chastisement (Deut. 32:25; Ps. 7:12; 78:62), and of a slanderous tongue (Ps. 57:4; 64:3; Prov. 12:18). The word of God is likened also to a sword (Heb. 4:12; Eph. 6:17; Rev. 1:16). Gideon's watchword was, "The sword of the Lord" (Judg. 7:20).
of the Hebrew was pointed, sometimes two-edged, was worn in a sheath, and suspended from the girdle (Ex. 32:27; 1 Sam. 31:4; 1 Chr. 21:27; Ps. 149:6: Prov. 5:4; Ezek. 16:40; 21:3-5). It is a symbol of divine chastisement (Deut. 32:25; Ps. 7:12; 78:62), and of a slanderous tongue (Ps. 57:4; 64:3; Prov. 12:18). The word of God is likened also to a sword (Heb. 4:12; Eph. 6:17; Rev. 1:16). Gideon's watchword was, "The sword of the Lord" (Judg. 7:20).
| Smith's Bible Dictionary |
Sword
See: Arms, Armor
See: Arms, Armor
Sword Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English-Latin Online Dictionary |
sword
ferrum, gladius
ferrum, gladius
Sword Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English to Federation-Standard Golic Vulcan |
Sword
shek
shek
| English - Klingon |
sword
n. 'etlh, yan; yaD (slang); meqleH (short sword)
v. yan - use/manipulate a sword
n. 'etlh, yan; yaD (slang); meqleH (short sword)
v. yan - use/manipulate a sword
Sword of Kahless
n. qeylIS betleH
Sword Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries
| The Scotch Whisky by SDA v.4.20 |
Sword's
Sword's, Standard Scotch Blended Whisky
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Sword's, Standard Scotch Blended Whisky
By: James Sword & Son Ltd. - Morrison Bowmore Distillers Ltd. (Glasgow, Scotland)
Sword Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Sword
A sword is a long-edged piece of metal, used as a cutting and/or thrusting weapon in many civilizations throughout the world. The word sword comes from the Old English , which cognates to Old High German swert, Middle Dutch swaert, Old Norse sverð (cp. modern Scandinavian sværd/sverd/svärd: Danish sværd, Norwegian sverd, Swedish svärd) Old Frisian and Old Saxon swerd and Modern Dutch zwaard, from a Proto-Indo-European root *swer- "to wound, to hurt".
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