swords
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pluralof sword.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
swordnouna weapon having various forms but consisting typically of a long, straight or slightly curved blade, sharp-edged on one or both sides, with one end pointed and the other fixed in a hilt or handle.
Example Sentences
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Still, the exhibitions spotlight ships, swords and artifacts of trade and travel, placing them front and center.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 23, 2026
Do you think they are going to fall on their swords?
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
In the 20-minute gameplay sequence, Lara Croft -- still in her famous blue top and brown shorts -- explores an abandoned tomb in Greece, battling panthers and dodging giant swords falling from the ceiling.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
They want swords and plowshares, and that means borrowing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
It was like swords were suddenly flashing around me, explosions were everywhere, there was a boiling river below me, and an avalanche above.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
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