Sabre: meaning, definitions and examples
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sabre
[ ˈseɪbər ]
weapon
A sabre is a type of sword with a curved blade, typically used by cavalry soldiers.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The cavalry officer drew his sabre in preparation for battle.
- Sheathed in his scabbard, the sabre gleamed in the sunlight.
fencing
In fencing, a sabre is a light fencing sword with a slightly curved blade and a flat guard.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The fencer expertly wielded his sabre during the match.
- She trained for years to perfect her sabre techniques.
Translations
Translations of the word "sabre" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sabre
🇮🇳 तलवार
🇩🇪 Säbel
🇮🇩 pedang
🇺🇦 шабля
🇵🇱 szabla
🇯🇵 サーベル
🇫🇷 sabre
🇪🇸 sable
🇹🇷 kılıç
🇰🇷 사브르
🇸🇦 سيف
🇨🇿 šavle
🇸🇰 šabľa
🇨🇳 军刀
🇸🇮 sablja
🇮🇸 sverð
🇰🇿 семсер
🇬🇪 საბრე
🇦🇿 qılınc
🇲🇽 sable
Etymology
The word 'sabre' originated from the Hungarian word 'szablya', which means sword. Sabres have been used as far back as the 9th century by Central Asian nomads. They became popular among European cavalry in the 18th and 19th centuries. Today, sabres are primarily used in ceremonial occasions and historical reenactments.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #23,203, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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