sabre

Meanings

• noun

  A type of large, curved sword with a single edge, typically having a rounded point and used with one hand. It originated in Europe during the Renaissance period.

  - "The knight wielded his sabre with great skill."
  - "The museum displayed a collection of ancient sabres."

• noun

  A type of sword used in fencing.

  - "The sabre is one of the weapons used in Olympic fencing."
  - "Fencing with a sabre requires agility and quick reflexes."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sabre
table , cable , grapple , stable

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Variants

List of all variants of sabre that leads to same result
saber , sabers , sabre , sabres , sabered , sabering , sabred , sabring , saber rattling , saber rattlings , saber-rattling , saber-rattllings , sabre rattling , sabre rattlings , sabre-rattling , sabre-rattllings

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Etymology

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From Old French sabre, sabrete, sabreteau, sabretasche, probably from sabrer 'to hack or chop'.

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Trivia

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1. The sabre was the primary weapon used by cavalry charges during the Napoleonic Wars.

2. The sabre was also used as a symbol of rank and authority, with officers carrying sabres as a sign of their command.

3. The sabre is the heaviest weapon used in Olympic fencing, weighing between 770 and 870 grams.

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Related Concepts

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1. Foil: A lightweight, flexible sword used in fencing. It is designed to simulate the actions of a sabre in a safe and controlled environment.

2. Epee: Another type of sword used in fencing. It is a thrusting weapon with a straight, tapered blade and a sharp point. Unlike the sabre, it does not have a guard or hilt.

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Culture

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The sabre has been used in literature, art, and music to represent courage, honor, and military prowess. In literature, the sabre has been a symbol of power and dominance. In art, sabres have been depicted in paintings and sculptures as symbols of war and victory. In music, sabres have been used metaphorically to represent sharpness and intensity.

How to Memorize "sabre"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the shape and size of a sabre. Imagine its curved blade and single edge. Picture it being wielded in battle or used in a fencing match.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sabre' with the words 'sword', 'weapon', and 'battle'. Create a mental image of a knight or soldier wielding a sabre in combat.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Swords Are Brave, Ready Everyday' to help remember the word 'sabre'.

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