dagger
Translation
dagger
Examples
The knight carried a sharp dagger.
The knight carried a sharp dagger.
She looked at him with daggers in her eyes.
She looked at him with daggers in her eyes.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) dagger a short, pointed knife used as a weapon The killer used a dagger.
Similar Words
Synonyms: knife, blade, stiletto
Etymology
From Old French 'dague', of uncertain origin.
Memory Tips
Imagine a dangerous pirate holding a dagger.