sword

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /sɔːd/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /sɔrd/ or /ˈsoʊ.ɚd/

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Noun

Singular sword

Plural swords

A sword

1. (countable) A sword is a weapon made of metal which is long, thin and sharp, like a very long knife.

   Before there were guns, people used to use swords to fight and kill each other.