broadsword

Pronunciation: /ˈbɹɔd.sɔɹd/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a sword with a broad blade and (usually) two cutting edges; used to cut rather than stab

Etymology

From broad + sword.

In classic literature

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
sword
Narrower (hyponyms)
claymore

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