dagger

nounfeminine/ɐˈdaɡɐ/medium

a·da·ga

Definition

A short, pointed knife used as a weapon for stabbing.

The assassin concealed a dagger in his cloak.

The museum displayed an ornate ceremonial dagger from the Middle Ages.

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Common collocations

dagger handledagger thrustpoisoned dagger

Do árabe 'ad-daga'.