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Meaning of the word dagger in English

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dagger

US /ˈdæɡ.ɚ/

UK /ˈdæɡ.ər/

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Noun

a short knife with a pointed, double-edged blade, used as a weapon

Example:

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He pulled a dagger from his belt.

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The assassin wielded a gleaming dagger.

Synonym:

stiletto dirk poniard bodkin skean

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