Sabre has 6 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
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."
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