sabre
Americannoun
noun
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a stout single-edged cavalry sword, having a curved blade
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a sword used in fencing, having a narrow V-shaped blade, a semicircular guard, and a slightly curved hand
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a cavalry soldier
verb
Etymology
Origin of sabre
C17: via French from German (dialect) Sabel, from Middle High German sebel, perhaps from Magyar száblya; compare Russian sablya sabre
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Example Sentences
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Regardless, the statement amounted to unusual nuclear sabre rattling.
From Barron's • Oct. 30, 2025
Tunisia have a silver from Fares Ferjani in the men's individual sabre, while Mohamed Elsayed won bronze for Egypt in the men's individual epee on Sunday.
From BBC • Jul. 29, 2024
In a groundbreaking study, an international team led by scientists from the University of Liège has investigated the evolutionary patterns behind the development of sabre teeth, with some unexpected results along the way.
From Science Daily • May 16, 2024
For many years, he has been among the best in the Americas in foil and sabre.
From Seattle Times • May 9, 2024
With a sabre cut, I suppose, and a bandage around his head.
From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway
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