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sabre

/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 soldier practiced his swordsmanship, expertly wielding the sabre in swift arcs. "
weapon military

Related Words

Illustration soldier

soldier noun

/ˈsɒld͡ʒə/ /ˈsoʊld͡ʒɚ/

A member of an army, of any rank.

"My brother is a soldier in the army. "

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. "

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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 wielding

wielding verb

/ˈwiːldɪŋ/

To command, rule over; to possess or own.

"The CEO is wielding significant influence over the company's new direction. "

Illustration flashing

flashing verb

/ˈflæʃɪŋ/

To cause to shine briefly or intermittently.

"He flashed the light at the water, trying to see what made the noise."

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threatened verb

/ˈθɹɛt.n̩d/

To make a threat against someone; to use threats.

"He threatened me with a knife."

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disobeyed verb

/ˌdɪsəˈbeɪd/ /ˌdɪzoʊˈbeɪd/

To refuse or (intentionally) fail to obey an order of (somebody).

"The student disobeyed the teacher by talking during the test. "

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captain noun

/ˈkæp.tən/ /-tən/

A chief or leader.

"The captain of the debate team led the team to victory. "

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practiced adjective

/ˈpræktɪst/ /ˈpræktɪsd/

Skillful, proficient, knowledgeable or expert as a result of practice

"Because she had been a dancer for years, she was a practiced performer. "

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strike noun

/stɹaɪk/

A status resulting from a batter swinging and missing a pitch, or not swinging at a pitch when the ball goes in the strike zone, or hitting a foul ball that is not caught.

"The batter got three strikes and was out. "

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expertly adverb

/ˈɛkspərtli/ /ɪkˈspɝːtli/

In an expert manner; with great skill.

"The chef expertly flipped the omelet without breaking it. "

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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."