Definitions

1. noun

a long, curved sword with a single-edged blade, often used for ceremonial or symbolic purposes, especially in connection with the horseback riding traditions of Spain and Latin America.

“The cavalry officer wielded a gleaming saber as he rode into the arena.”

2. noun

a long, curved or hooked tool or device, especially one used for cutting or removing something.

“The gardener used a saber-toothed pruner to trim the roses.”

3. verb

to cut or sever something with a sharp, curved edge, especially as part of a ceremonial or symbolic act.

“The swordsman sabered the rope to free the trapped sailor.”