BROADSWORD
Dictionary entry overview: What does broadsword mean? • BROADSWORD (noun)
The noun BROADSWORD has 1 sense:
1. a sword with a broad blade and (usually) two cutting edges; used to cut rather than stab
Familiarity information: BROADSWORD used as a noun is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• BROADSWORD (noun)
Meaning:
A sword with a broad blade and (usually) two cutting edges; used to cut rather than stab
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("broadsword" is a kind of...):
blade; brand; steel; sword (a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "broadsword"):
claymore (a large double-edged broadsword; formerly used by Scottish Highlanders)
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