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Definition sword in American English

sword noun

[countable]noun
/sɔrd/
1

a weapon with a short handle and a long sharp blade

Synonyms and related words
blowgunblowpipecutlass
2

people who prefer violence against others should expect to be treated violently

Example

I believe in 'he who lives by the sword dies by the sword' as he was caught up in gang violence after treating me violently.

Example

So, because we lost the game, we are supposed to fall on our swords?

Definition sword in American English