Broadsword definition

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A sword with a wide, usually two-edged blade that is designed for slashing rather than thrusting.
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A sword with a broad, double-edged blade, for slashing rather than thrusting.
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A type of sword, usually of the single-handed basket hilt variety, that has a broad cutting blade as opposed to the more slender thrust-oriented rapier.
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Alternative Form of broadsword - broad-sword

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broadsword
Plural:
broadswords

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Broadsword Sentence Examples

  • Today's is going to be about the two handed European broadsword.

  • Les Moonves in a loincloth, collar and tie, waving a broadsword stained with the blood of failed sitcoms.

  • Slash your enemies with the good old broadsword, or blast your way through with the deadly rocket launcher - the choices are yours.

  • The Claymore was a much heavier, two-handed sword unlike the broadsword, which was carried on the sword belt.

  • Our older boys will demonstrate their daily training at the pell using a broadsword.

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