cutlass
Translation
short sword, saber
Examples
The pirate brandished his cutlass.
The pirate brandished his cutlass.
Grammar Patterns
a/the ((cutlass)) a short, heavy, slightly curved sword The pirate brandished his cutlass.
Similar Words
Synonyms: saber, sword, blade
Etymology
From French 'coutelas', from 'coutel' meaning 'knife', derived from Latin 'cultellus'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a pirate trying to 'cut' a rope ('lass' is an old word for rope) with his cutlass.