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dagger

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ɐˈdaɡɐ/a·da·ga

Definition

1

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

Usage examples

“The assassin concealed a dagger in his cloak.”
“The museum displayed an ornate ceremonial dagger from the Middle Ages.”

Common combinations

dagger handledagger thrustpoisoned dagger