n. A light sword, sharp along the front edge, part of the back edge, and at the point.
n. A modern fencing sword modeled after the sabre.
v. To hit or kill with a sabre.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
noun-and-verb. See saber.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
See saber.
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v. cut or injure with a saber
n. a stout sword with a curved blade and thick back
n. a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle
v. kill with a saber
Word Usage
"He refrains from sabre-rattling with regard to Iran -- although I have no doubt the sabre is at the ready and will be unsheathed frequently on the campaign trail."