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sabre
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ˈsabɾɨ/sa·bre
Definition
1A curved, single-edged sword, broader and heavier than a regular sword, traditionally used by cavalry.
Usage examples
“The officer wore an ornate sabre at his belt.”
“The cavalry charge was made with sabres drawn.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
cavalry sabresabre strikedraw the sabre
Idiomatic expressions
- cut the Gordian knot with a sabre (to solve a complex problem in a drastic and decisive way)