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Sabre has 6 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Verb

Definitions
Noun
1

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

"The fencer adjusted his grip on the sabre, feeling the familiar curve of the hilt against his palm before stepping into the ring."

2

a stout sword with a curved blade and thick back

"The cavalry officer brandished his sabre, ready to charge at the enemy line."

3

A light sword, sharp along the front edge, part of the back edge, and at the point.

"The cavalry officer tested his new sabre by slicing through a bundle of reeds to check its razor-sharp cutting edge."

Verb
1

cut or injure with a saber

"The duelist managed to parry his opponent's thrust, but he still felt the sting of being sabred in the shoulder."

2

kill with a saber

"The legendary knight rode into battle to slay the dragon and claim his prize."

3

To strike or kill with a sabre.

"The cavalry officer raised his weapon high before bringing it down to slay the charging enemy horse."

Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
fencing sword sword cut kill
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
scimitar
Rhyming Words
cabre libre fibre ombre fabre sobre sombre nombre hombre timbre mimbre sambre alambre chambre félibre calibre macabre lesabre celebre myofibre
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