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sabre

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Noun — A curved, single-edged sword traditionally used by cavalry.

How to use sabre

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

rattle a sabre sabre-toothed sabre fencing

Etymology

Borrowed from French sabre, tracing back through German Säbel to Hungarian szablya.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “sabre” mean?

The word “sabre” means a curved, single-edged sword traditionally used by cavalry. In plain terms, a curved sword, or the fencing sport/weapon based on it.

How do you pronounce “sabre”?

“Sabre” is pronounced SAY-buh (/ˈseɪ.bɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “sabre” in a sentence?

Here is “sabre” used in a sentence: “The officer's ceremonial sabre hung above the mantelpiece.”

What part of speech is “sabre”?

“Sabre” is a noun.

Where does the word “sabre” come from?

The word “sabre” comes from French. Borrowed from French sabre, tracing back through German Säbel to Hungarian szablya.

How many meanings does “sabre” have?

“Sabre” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a curved, single-edged sword traditionally used by cavalry.

Related words

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