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BACKSWORD
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A sword with only one cutting edge
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("backsword" 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)
Sense 2
Meaning:
A stick used instead of a sword for fencing
Synonyms:
backsword; fencing stick; singlestick
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("backsword" is a kind of...):
stick (an implement consisting of a length of wood)
