sabre
nounmasculine/ˈsabɾɨ/medium
sa·bre
Definition
A curved, single-edged sword, broader and heavier than a regular sword, traditionally used by cavalry.
The officer wore an ornate sabre at his belt.
The cavalry charge was made with sabres drawn.
Common collocations
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)
Etymology
Do francês 'sabre', por sua vez do húngaro 'szablya'.