sword in English: A weapon with a long sharp blade and a handle, used for fighting in the past. (noun)

Translation

A weapon with a long sharp blade and a handle, used for fighting in the past.

Word origin

From Old English sweord. The w stopped being said hundreds of years ago but stayed in the spelling.

Gender

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The "w" in "sword" is silent, so it sounds like "sord".

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Here the sword is being compared with something smaller.

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Swords are mostly things from history now.

knife

A tool with a sharp edge, used for cutting food and other things.

fight

To try to hurt or beat another person or group, often with hands or weapons.

war

A time of fighting between countries or large groups of people.

soldier

A person who fights for their country as part of an army.

sharp

Having a thin edge or point that can cut or make a hole.

knight

A soldier from long ago who wore metal armour, rode a horse, and served a king.

shield

A large flat piece of metal or wood you hold in front of your body to protect yourself.

blade

The flat, sharp part of a knife, sword, or other cutting tool.

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