Definitions

1. noun

a long, broad-bladed sword, especially one with a hook-shaped or curved blade

“The medieval knight wielded a heavy glaive in battle.”

2. noun

a long-handled, curved-bladed tool, especially for harvesting or cutting grain

“The farmer used a glaive to cut the ripe wheat.”

3. verb

to cut or strike with a glaive

“The gardener glaived the weeds to keep the garden tidy.”