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Meaning of the word dagger in English

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dagger

US /ˈdæɡ.ɚ/
UK /ˈdæɡ.ɚ/
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Noun

1.

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:
stilettodirkponiardbodkinskean
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