saber
Translation
sabre
Examples
The officer carried a ceremonial saber.
The officer carried a ceremonial sabre.
Fencing with a saber requires great speed.
Fencing with a sabre requires great speed.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a heavy sword with a curved blade. The cavalry officer drew his sabre.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sword, blade, cutlass
Etymology
From French 'sabre', from German 'Säbel', from Hungarian 'szablya'.
Memory Tips
Associate it with the 'lightsaber' from Star Wars. Note the British English spelling is 'sabre'.