sabre
Translation
saber
Examples
The officer drew his sabre.
The officer drew his saber.
Grammar Patterns
a/the saber a type of sword The officer drew his saber.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sword, cutlass, scimitar
Etymology
From French 'sabre', from German 'Säbel', from Hungarian 'szablya' meaning 'tool to cut with'.
Memory Tips
Picture a cavalry officer with a curved sword. The 'saber' sound is sharp, like the weapon itself.