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saber

/ˈseɪ.bɚ/ /ˈseɪ.bə(ɹ)/

Meanings
noun
A light sword, sharp along the front edge, part of the back edge, and at the point.

Examples :

"The fencing instructor demonstrated how to hold the saber, showing the sharp front edge and the pointed tip. "
weapon military utensil history

Related Words

Illustration instructor

instructor noun

/ɪnˈstrʌktər/

One who instructs; a teacher.

"The instructor explained the new math concept clearly to the students. "

Illustration fencing

fencing verb

/ˈfɛnsɪŋ/

To enclose, contain or separate by building fence.

"The farmer fenced in the field to keep his sheep from wandering away. "

Illustration competitions

competitions noun

/ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃənz/ /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃənz/

The action of competing.

"The competition for this job is strong."

Illustration modern

modern noun

/ˈmɒd(ə)n/ /ˈmɑdɚn/

Someone who lives in modern times.

"The modern is enjoying a peaceful evening at home with their family. "

Illustration demonstrated

demonstrated verb

/ˈdɛmənstɹeɪtɪd/

To show how to use (something).

"Can you demonstrate the new tools for us?"

Illustration swordsman

swordsman noun

/ˈsɔːrdzmən/ /ˈsɔːrdzmən/

A person skilled at using swords in sport or combat; a fencer.

"He is a remarkable swordsman."

Illustration opponent

opponent noun

/ɒpəʊnənt/

One who opposes another; one who works or takes a position against someone or something; one who attempts to stop the progress of someone or something.

"During the crackdown, many opponents of the regime were arrested."

Illustration managed

managed verb

/ˈmænɪdʒd/

To direct or be in charge of.

"She managed the team effectively, ensuring everyone completed their tasks on time. "

Illustration skilled

skilled adjective

/skɪld/

Having or showing skill; skillful.

"The baker was skilled at decorating cakes, making each one a beautiful work of art. "

Illustration showing

showing verb

/ˈʃəʊɪŋ/ /ˈʃoʊɪŋ/

To display, to have somebody see (something).

"All he had to show for four years of attendance at college was a framed piece of paper."

Illustration modeled

modeled verb

/ˈmɑdʌld/ /ˈmɑdəld/

To display for others to see, especially in regard to wearing clothing while performing the role of a fashion model

"She modelled the shoes for her friends to see."

Illustration pointed

pointed verb

/ˈpɔɪntɪd/

To extend the index finger in the direction of something in order to show where it is or to draw attention to it.

"The teacher pointed to the map to show the students where the capital city was located. "