sword vs sabre
sabre vs swordsword and sabre both are nouns.
sword is not a verb while sabre is a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| sword | Yes | No | No | No |
| sabre | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As nouns,
sabre is a hyponym of
sword; that is, sabre is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
sword:
- sword: a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
- sabre: a stout sword with a curved blade and thick back
Other hyponyms of sword include
backsword, broadsword, cavalry sword, saber, cutlas, cutlass, falchion, fencing sword, rapier, tuck.
| sword (noun) | sabre (noun) |
|---|---|
| a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard | a stout sword with a curved blade and thick back |
| a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle |
| sword (verb) | sabre (verb) |
|---|---|
| kill with a saber | |
| cut or injure with a saber |
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