scimitar

[US]/'sɪmɪtə/
[UK]/'sɪmɪtɚ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a curved sword with a sharp edge; a sword with a crescent-shaped blade.

Example Sentences

acinaciform Slender sword, of scimitar-like form, e.g. acinaciform branchiostegal rays in Perciformes.

The third of the fencing weapons, the saber, wasintroduced into Europe in the late 18th century as an ad-aptation of the Turkish scimitar, used by the Hungariancavalry.

The warrior wielded a sharp scimitar in battle.

Legends often depict Arabian warriors with scimitars.

The scimitar gleamed in the sunlight.

He used a scimitar to cut through the thick vines.

The pirate captain brandished his scimitar menacingly.

Sheathed in a jeweled scabbard, the scimitar looked exquisite.

The scimitar is known for its curved blade.

The thief stole a priceless scimitar from the museum.

The skilled swordsman practiced his techniques with the scimitar.

In the hands of a master, the scimitar becomes a deadly weapon.

Real-world Examples

And then the cat bites his scimitar.

Source: A man named Ove decides to die.

He first called for my scimitar, which I took out, scabbard and all.

Source: Gulliver's Travels (Original Version)

The astonishment here was much greater than at the sight of my scimitar.

Source: Gulliver's Travels (Original Version)

She picked up the Arabian scimitar and sliced through the air, releasing a whirlwind of magical energy.

Source: 202318

With the scimitar now in his possession, Liao Yuan left the shop, his heart filled with gratitude and awe.

Source: 202318

The scimitar was not just a weapon; it was a work of art, a symbol of power and prestige.

Source: 202318

The scimitar's curved blade gleamed in the soft light, its razor-sharp edge promising swift and deadly strikes.

Source: 202318

The magical scimitar's power intertwined the stories of the Parthenon, StarCraft, and Avatar, creating a mesmerizing spectacle of adventure and excitement.

Source: 202318

My scimitar, pistols, and pouch, were conveyed in carriages to his majesty's stores; but the rest of my goods were returned me.

Source: Gulliver's Travels (Original Version)

He then desired me to draw my scimitar, which, although it had got some rust by the sea water, was, in most parts, exceeding bright.

Source: Gulliver's Travels (Original Version)

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