backsword
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back·sword
(băk′sôrd′)n.
1. A sword with only one cutting edge.
2. A one-handed fencing stick; a singlestick.
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backsword
(ˈbækˌsɔːd)n
1. (Arms & Armour (excluding Firearms)) another name for broadsword
2. (Arms & Armour (excluding Firearms)) Also called: backswordsman a person who uses the backsword
3. (Fencing) a fencing stick with a basket-like protective hilt
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back•sword
(ˈbækˌsɔrd, -ˌsoʊrd)n.
a sword with one edge sharpened.
[1590–1600]
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Noun | 1. | backsword - a stick used instead of a sword for fencing stick - an implement consisting of a length of wood; "he collected dry sticks for a campfire"; "the kid had a candied apple on a stick" |
2. | backsword - a sword with only one cutting edge |
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