sword
Translation
sword
Examples
The knight drew his long sword.
The knight drew his long sword.
The pen is mightier than the sword.
The pen is mightier than the sword.
Grammar Patterns
a/the ((noun)) a weapon with a long metal blade The knight drew his long sword.
Similar Words
Synonyms: blade, saber, rapier
Etymology
From Old English 'sweord', from Proto-Germanic *swerdą ('cutting tool').
Memory Tips
The 'word' is mighty, but the 's-word' is sharper. Imagine a knight drawing his weapon.