saber

US /ˈseɪ.bɚ/
UK /ˈseɪ.bɚ/
"saber" picture
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a heavy cavalry sword with a curved blade and a single cutting edge

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The officer drew his saber and charged.
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He practiced his saber drills every morning.
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to strike or wound with a saber

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The cavalryman prepared to saber his opponent.
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He was sabered in the arm during the battle.
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cutslashstrikewound