cutlas
- a variation of cutlass.
Example Sentences
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Hanglip himself seemed irresolute in the face of the maid's denial; he stood with cutlas raised, not yet sure whether to attack or first see to the treasure story.
From The Pirate Woman by Dingle, Aylward Edward
"Hot work," said the Englishman coolly, putting down his rifle and taking up a revolver and a cutlas.
From The Pirate of Panama A Tale of the Fight for Buried Treasure by Raine, William MacLeod
Then with his cutlas he struck a spark and ignited his threads, carefully nursing the tiny flame until he could find a dry stick.
From The Pirate Woman by Dingle, Aylward Edward
They hurried through the corridors toward the stairway, with Cliff holding the cutlas in readiness.
From Isle of the Undead by Eshbach, Lloyd Arthur
"His arm's just as good as a new wooden one, and his repartee is as sharp as the cutlas that broke the skin on it."
From The Pirate of Panama A Tale of the Fight for Buried Treasure by Raine, William MacLeod
