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Saber Common

Saber has 7 different meanings across 3 categories:

Noun · Verb · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle

"The champion adjusted his grip on the saber, ready to start the bout with its distinctive V-shaped blade."

2

a stout sword with a curved blade and thick back

"The knight drew his saber from its scabbard, ready to engage in the duel."

3

Alternative form of sabre

"The fencing instructor adjusted my grip on the saber before we began our practice bout."

Verb
1

cut or injure with a saber

"The duelist managed to dodge his opponent's attempt to saber him across the ribs."

2

kill with a saber

"The legendary cavalry officer was said to have slain three enemy generals with his trusty saber during the battle."

3

Alternative form of sabre

"The fencing instructor reminded us that whether you spell it saber or sabre, the weapon remains the same."

Proper Noun
1

A surname​.

"Maria's new neighbor, Mr. Saber, greeted her with a warm smile during the block party."

See Also
cold steel kilij saber toothed tiger sabertooth sabers acinaces sabered
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
fencing sword sword cut kill
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
scimitar
Rhyming Words
ber aber ober eber uber juber heber tuber suber rober ember umber tober cyber jiber sober mlber fiber giber ruber
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