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US/sɔːrd/
UK/sɔːd/
a weapon with a long, sharp metal blade and a handle
In context
Legend says King Le Loi returned the magic sword to the turtle in Hoan Kiem Lake.
The museum has a sword that is more than five hundred years old.
In the film, the hero pulls out his sword and fights ten soldiers.
Words that go with sword
verb + noun
- draw a swordThe guard drew a sword and stood in front of the gate.
- carry a swordSamurai used to carry a sword wherever they went.
adjective + noun
- double-edged swordSocial media is a double-edged sword for young people.
- sharp swordHe cut the rope with one swing of his sharp sword.
noun + noun
- sword fightThe sword fight at the end of the film is amazing.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
/swɔːd/Correct: /sɔːd/