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sword
Part of speech: NounA long, keen- edged, sharp- pointed offensive weapon with one or two cutting edges; the symbol of justice, vengeance, or war.
Usage examples "sword":- The officer drew his sword and threatened him with instant death, yet still he would not speak. - "Stories of Many Lands", Grace Greenwood.
- " The sword is not the only power in the world," I answered. - "Ayesha The Further History of She-Who-Must-Be-Obeyed", H. Rider Haggard.
- And threw his sword upon the table. - "Fiesco or, The Genoese Conspiracy A Tragedy", Frederich Schiller.