scimitar

/sɪmɪˈtɑr/

Definitions

1. noun

a curved, single-edged sword with a long, narrow blade, typically used in ancient Middle Eastern and Asian combat

“The knight wielded a scimitar with deadly precision.”

2. noun

a curved shape, especially a crescent-shaped mark or a curve of land

“The scimitar of sand dunes stretched across the desert horizon.”

3. verb

to cut or slice something sharply, typically with a curved edge

“The scimitar of the wind cut through the trees, causing them to sway.”

Synonyms

  • crescent blade
  • curved sword
  • khopesh
  • saber

Antonyms

  • linear blade
  • straight edge