noun🔗ShareEspada ancha(history) A type of early modern sword that has a broad double-edged blade for cutting (as opposed to the more slender thrust-oriented rapier) and a basket hilt."The museum display featured a broadsword, its wide blade and basket hilt a stark contrast to the delicate rapiers beside it. "La exhibición del museo presentaba una espada ancha, cuya amplia hoja y guarda en forma de cesta contrastaban marcadamente con las delicadas espadas roperas que la acompañaban.historyweaponmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEspadachínA person armed with such a sword."The broadsword stood guard at the castle gate, his steel gleaming in the sun. "El espadachín montaba guardia en la puerta del castillo, su acero brillando al sol.personweaponmilitarywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEspada anchaAny type of sword that is comparatively long; depending on context, applied to swords of the Bronze Age, Migration period, Viking Age and Renaissance era."The museum display featured a heavy broadsword used by knights in the Middle Ages. "La exhibición del museo presentaba una pesada espada ancha utilizada por los caballeros en la Edad Media.weaponmilitaryhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEspada anchaA European sword with a long, straight double-edged blade, a cruciform hilt, and a grip for two-handed use; prevalent from the 14th to 16th centuries."The museum displayed a heavy broadsword, showcasing its long blade and two-handed grip, used by knights centuries ago. "El museo exhibió una pesada espada ancha, mostrando su larga hoja y empuñadura a dos manos, utilizada por caballeros hace siglos.weaponmilitaryhistorywaritemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading