a blade with a sharp edge

  • 91Scimitar — Scimiter Scim i*ter, Scimitar Scim i*tar, n. [F. cimeterre, cf. It. scimitarra, Sp. cimitarra; fr. Biscayan cimetarra with a sharp edge; or corrupted from Per. shimsh[=i]r.] 1. A saber with a much curved blade having the edge on the convex side,… …

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  • 92Scimiter — Scim i*ter, Scimitar Scim i*tar, n. [F. cimeterre, cf. It. scimitarra, Sp. cimitarra; fr. Biscayan cimetarra with a sharp edge; or corrupted from Per. shimsh[=i]r.] 1. A saber with a much curved blade having the edge on the convex side, in use… …

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  • 93Scimiter pods — Scimiter Scim i*ter, Scimitar Scim i*tar, n. [F. cimeterre, cf. It. scimitarra, Sp. cimitarra; fr. Biscayan cimetarra with a sharp edge; or corrupted from Per. shimsh[=i]r.] 1. A saber with a much curved blade having the edge on the convex side,… …

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  • 94scymetar — Scimiter Scim i*ter, Scimitar Scim i*tar, n. [F. cimeterre, cf. It. scimitarra, Sp. cimitarra; fr. Biscayan cimetarra with a sharp edge; or corrupted from Per. shimsh[=i]r.] 1. A saber with a much curved blade having the edge on the convex side,… …

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  • 95saw — saw1 [ sɔ ] noun count * 1. ) a tool used for cutting wood or metal, consisting of a handle and a metal blade with several sharp teeth along one edge 2. ) OLD FASHIONED a well known phrase that gives advice about life saw saw 2 [ sɔ ] (past… …

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  • 96sabre — sa|bre BrE saber AmE [ˈseıbə US ər] n 1.) a light pointed sword with one sharp edge used in ↑fencing 2.) a heavy sword with a curved blade, used in past times …

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  • 97sabre — BrE, saber AmE noun (C) 1 a light pointed sword with one sharp edge used in fencing 2 a heavy sword with a curved blade, used in more former times …

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  • 98saw — I UK [sɔː] / US [sɔ] noun [countable] Word forms saw : singular saw plural saws * 1) a tool used for cutting wood or metal, consisting of a handle and a metal blade with several sharp teeth along one edge 2) old fashioned a well known phrase that …

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  • 99fruit knife — a small knife, usually having a distinctive handle and a stainless steel blade with a sharp or serrated edge, used at table for paring and cutting fruit. [1850 55] * * * …

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  • 100bladelet — noun A small stone blade with one sharp and one blunt edge …

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