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ˈbrɔdˌsɔrd, -ˌsoʊrdbroadsword
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Princeton's WordNet
broadswordnoun
a sword with a broad blade and (usually) two cutting edges; used to cut rather than stab
Wiktionary
broadswordnoun
A type of sword, usually a longsword, that has a broad cutting blade that does blunt damage as well as cutting damage. They were the pinnacle of medieval European sword technology.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Broadswordnoun
A cutting sword, with a broad blade.
Etymology: from broad and sword.
He, in fighting a duel, was run through the thigh with a broadsword. Richard Wiseman.
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broadsword
A broadsword is a type of large, heavy sword with a double-edged wide blade, popular in historical Europe and associated with medieval and early modern warfare. They were typically used for cutting rather than thrusting attacks. The exact specifications of a broadsword can vary depending on region and period.
Webster Dictionary
Broadswordnoun
a sword with a broad blade and a cutting edge; a claymore
Dictionary of Nautical Terms
broadsword
See CUTLAS.
Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
broadsword
Is a sword with a broad blade, for cutting only, not for stabbing, and therefore not sharp at the point like a sabre.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of broadsword in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of broadsword in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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