Definitions

1. noun

a curved, single-edged sword with a sharp blade, typically carried as part of a cavalryman’s uniform in the 18th and 19th centuries.

“The cavalrymen drew their sabres and charged into battle.”

2. verb

to cut or slash with a sabre.

“The swordsmen began to sabre each other, their blades flashing in the sunlight.”

3. verb

to cut or sever something, typically with a swift and decisive motion.

“The editor sabred the article into smaller sections for easier reading.”