saber
/'seibə/ Cách viết khác : (saber) /'seibə/
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Definition
Noun:
- A type of sword: A saber is a heavy, one-edged sword with a curved blade, traditionally used by cavalry.
- A fencing sword: In modern sport, a saber is a light fencing sword with a thin, V-shaped blade and a slightly curved hand guard.
Verb:
- To strike or kill with a saber: To use a saber as a weapon to cut or stab.
- To injure with a saber: To wound someone using this type of sword.
Examples of Usage
Noun:
- The cavalry officer drew his polished saber from its scabbard.
- She won the gold medal in the individual saber fencing event.
Verb:
- Historical accounts tell of soldiers who were sabered during the charge.
- The pirate threatened to saber anyone who disobeyed his orders.
Advanced Usage
- "To rattle the saber": To make aggressive military threats or displays of power.
- The general's speech was seen as an attempt to rattle the saber and intimidate neighboring countries.
Variants and Related Words
- Saber-rattling (noun): The ostentatious display of military power.
- The diplomatic talks were overshadowed by weeks of saber-rattling.
- Saber-toothed (adjective): Having long, curved canine teeth, like those of a prehistoric cat.
- The saber-toothed tiger is an iconic extinct predator.
Synonyms
- Scimitar: A saber of Middle Eastern origin with a curved blade.
- Cutlass: A short, broad saber or sword, especially used by sailors.
- Broadsword: A broad-bladed sword, often straight, used for cutting.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
(Note: "Saber" is not commonly used to form standard English phrasal verbs. Its verbal use is typically direct, as shown in the examples.)
Related Idioms
- To cross sabers with someone: To argue or have a conflict with someone.
- The two senators crossed sabers over the new policy during the debate.
Noun
- a stout sword with a curved blade and thick back
- a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle
Verb
- kill with a saber
- cut or injure with a saber