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broadsword vs claymore

claymore vs broadsword

broadsword and claymore both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
broadsword Yes No No No
claymore Yes No No No
As nouns, claymore is a hyponym of broadsword; that is, claymore is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than broadsword:
  • broadsword: a sword with a broad blade and (usually) two cutting edges; used to cut rather than stab
  • claymore: a large double-edged broadsword; formerly used by Scottish Highlanders
broadsword (noun) claymore (noun)
a sword with a broad blade and (usually) two cutting edges; used to cut rather than stab an antipersonnel land mine whose blast is aimed at the oncoming enemy
a large double-edged broadsword; formerly used by Scottish Highlanders
Difference between broadsword and claymore

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