cavalry sword

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cavalry sword - a stout sword with a curved blade and thick back

saber, sabre

scimitar - a curved oriental saber; the edge is on the convex side of the blade

sword, steel, blade, brand - a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

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